Original advertising art by Whitney Darrow, Jr., depicts a dog being examined by a veterinarian. The ailing pup carries a gift certificate in paw. Just how this image served to promote Personna razor blades is unclear, but we can assume the print ad would have spelled it all out for us. [See the added caption and the updates below.]
"And your dog, fidele semper, Here's a cure for his distemper." |
Signature of Whitney Darrow, Jr. |
Whitney Darrow, Jr. eBay listing ended January 30, 2022 |
Whitney Darrow, Jr. eBay item description |
Whitney Darrow, Jr. eBay bid history Two bidders waste twelve early bids. A third bidder takes it all in the final nine seconds. |
January 7, 2023 Update: I have come to believe that this artwork may actually be an illustration for the column "On Campus with Max Shulman" rather than advertising art for Personna razor blades.
April 8, 2023 Update: Aha! It's from the "On Campus with Max Shulman" column sponsored by "The makers of Personna and Burma-Shave..."
https://www.industrydocuments.ucsf.edu/docs/#id=qzvv0004 |
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