Barbara Shermund (American, 1899-1978). Watercolor cartoon for Esquire, "400 mean little men, a senate investigation." Signed lower right Shermund, with caption in pencil in the lower margin. "For Esquire" written in pencil in the right margin and additional notations in the margins. Stamped on verso "Paid Jul 30 1947" and "Recd by Esquire Inc. Jul 30 1947". Unframed, sheet 16 5/8" x 11". Discoloration and staining in the margins and on verso, caption partially illegible, pinholes to corners and margins, adhesive residue in margins, some smudging visible in margins.
Provenance: From the Estate of Angela Gross Folk.

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