Missed that! Yes, very nice, and I like the spectators paired with it.
"A skinny man with two-tone shoes."
I'm delighted you've enjoyed it!
It's very satisfying to know others find it as meaningful and enriching as I.
I've a few more to go - I like symmetry. And then I shall cast my gaze...
When I began this thread a few months ago I stated my intent only to offer illustrations through the July 1947 issue of Esquire, the intended topic being Esquire's Golden Age. But defining when this period began and ended is by its nature both subjective and arbitrary, in addition to the term...
When I began this thread a few months ago I stated my intent only to offer illustrations through the July 1947 issue of Esquire, the intended topic being Esquire's Golden Age. But defining when this period began and ended is by its nature both subjective and arbitrary, in addition to the term...
Perhaps Arnie trying to save on the cost of ink? ;)
By reputation, a frugal rascal!
And this may be a good point to draw attention to the looser, less refined style of the illustration, which becomes almost a signature characteristic of many of their illustrations on into the late '50's when I...
Six decades later, I'm still traumatized over having had to remove my trousers at a doctor's office or a tailor shop while still shod. Though donning the trousers ran the risk of the shoe's heel getting wedged in an unmovable position, the real comedy preceded it when removing them - as I would...
I'm pleased that you enjoy it.
The collection is a bit arbitrary as to the period I've elected to include. The term "The Golden Age" is by definition subjective as to when it began and ended. And my choice to include some selected advertising is arbitrary being beyond the original editorial...
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