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George Wachsteter
Tennessee Ernie Ford dressed as a Pilgrim

1956

$700
£529.72
€610.93
CA$977.50
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CHF 570.01
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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Tennessee Ernie Ford, dressed as a Pilgrim with sheet music for `Harvest Song` behind him, to promote a Thanksgiving edition. of his popular Thursday night NBC-TV variety show, `The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford`, circa 1956-60. On 20" x 15" illustration board, probably for the New York Journal American. Includes preliminary sketch. 11" x 8" image. Minor edge soiling.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1956
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23231stDibs: LU38436843092

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