An old cliche is that every place George Washington ever stayed or ate or slept had a sign commemorating that momentous event. Cartoonist
Barney Tobey takes a look at whether such historical markers have much practical significance to the ordinary visitor. His cartoon was published in
Collier's circa July 1940 according to a notation on the art and was anthologized the following year in
Collier's Collects Its Wits. It was listed at eBay for $129 but it has some obvious condition issues. A potential buyer offered $40 and the seller countered with $49, the sale price. Tobey's handwritten caption appears on the original under the mat along with production markings.
Enjoy Presidents' Day weekend!
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"I don't care if Washington did stop here—this steak is tough."
Barney Tobey, original art, Collier's, c. July 1940
Collier's Collects Its Wits, 1941 |
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"I don't care if Washington did stop here—this steak is tough."
Barney Tobey, framed original art, Collier's, c. July 1940
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Barney Tobey
eBay Listing Ended February 4, 2017
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"I don't care if Washington did stop here—this steak is tough."
Barney Tobey, original art, Collier's, c. July 1940
Collier's Collects Its Wits, 1941 |
January 19, 2021 Update: The current owner of this piece has shown it in a recent wall rearrangement here.
Note: New Yorker cartoonist
James Stevenson (1929-2017) has passed away. Old
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