Whitney Darrow, Jr.: Out, Out, Damned Spot

"Out, damned spot! out, I say!"

Macbeth, Act V, Scene 1

Today's example of original art by Whitney Darrow, Jr., comes, for once, with a caption written on the illustration board. The original art dates from 1966 and depicts a thespian veterinarian (that's right). In his office, he is treating several dogs but sending one of them away while quoting—actually misquoting—the appropriate Shakespearean line. The file sticker on the back of the art suggests it was created for the client Personna, a purveyor of fine razor blades, but after yesterday's post I'm more inclined to believe it illustrates an "On Campus" column for funnyman Max Shulman.

"Out, out, damned Spot."
Whitney Darrow, Jr.

The signature of Whitney Darrow, Jr.

Whitney Darrow, Jr.
eBay listing ended October 27, 2022

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Whitney Darrow, Jr.
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April 8. 2023:  Here we go.

"Once More Unto the Breach"
On Campus with Max Shulman
The Winonan
Winona State College, Winona, MN
October 27, 1966, p. 3

https://openriver.winona.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1110&context=thewinonan1960s

"Believe me, some day when you are running a busy kennel, you'll be mighty glad you learned 'Out, damned Spot!'"

"Believe me, some day when you are running a busy kennel, you'll be mighty glad you learned 'Out, damned Spot!'"

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Personna Advertising Art by Whitney Darrow, Jr., Part 3

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

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Whitney Darrow, Jr.
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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

Which leads me to a much better image:

"'Tis the Season to be Jolly"
On Campus with Max Shulman
The Winonan
Winona State College, Winona, MN, December 7, 1967, p. 7

https://openriver.winona.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1143&context=thewinonan1960s

"And your dog, fidele semper,
Here's a cure for his distemper."

"And your dog, fidele semper,
Here's a cure for his distemper."

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