Autolycus, U.S.A [graphic].
1922
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Title
Autolycus, U.S.A [graphic].
Uniform title
Punch (London, England)
Published
[London] : [Herbert Heather] : [Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co.], [1922]
Printed
[London] : [Printed by Herbert Heather, at the Printing Offices of Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co.]
Description
page 411 (1 print) : black and white ; 29 x 22 cm
Associated name
Partridge, Bernard, 1861-1945, artist.
Heather, Herbert, active 20th century, printer, publisher.
Bradbury, Agnew and Co., printer, publisher.
Heather, Herbert, active 20th century, printer, publisher.
Bradbury, Agnew and Co., printer, publisher.
Summary
"Uncle Sam" stands, holding a copy of a First Folio under one arm and the painting "The Blue Boy" by Gainsborough under the other; the ghost of Shakespeare stands in the background looking on aghast as Uncle Sam reads the inscription from his tomb ("Good frend, for Jesus' sake forbeare / to digg the dust encloased heare...").
Note
Editorial cartoon published as page 411 of Punch, volume CLXII, number 4220 (May 24, 1922). Caption title: Autolycus, U.S.A. Printed dialogue: "Uncle Sam. 'Now, that's real disappointing. I'd set my heart on that skeleton.' Shade of Shakspeare. 'But all the same I should feel more comfortable if it was insured.'"
The Daniel and Sheldon copies of the First Folio were purchased by A.W.S. Rosenbach at Christie's on 16 May 1922, in the Burdett-Coutts sale (see New York Times, 17 May 1922) and the Blue Boy was bought by Henry Huntington 12 November 1921 (see New York Times 13 and 14 November 1921).
Signed by Bernard Partridge in the lower right corner.
The Daniel and Sheldon copies of the First Folio were purchased by A.W.S. Rosenbach at Christie's on 16 May 1922, in the Burdett-Coutts sale (see New York Times, 17 May 1922) and the Blue Boy was bought by Henry Huntington 12 November 1921 (see New York Times 13 and 14 November 1921).
Signed by Bernard Partridge in the lower right corner.
Folger-specific note
The Folger also has the original drawing from which this print was made (ART Box P275 no.1).
In
Punch.
Related item
[Autolycus, U.S.A.]
Genre/form
Cartoons (humorous images)
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
Sh.Misc. 2305, page 411
Folger-specific note
Publisher's illustrated paper wrapper, printed in red and black.
Folger accession
238122
Former call number
AP101 .P8