Hershfield, Harry. (1885-1974). Autograph Signature with Caricature Self-Portrait. An autograph signature from the American cartoonist, humor writer and radio personality, with a small caricature self-portrait. On cardstock with some light toning, overall in fine condition. 6.5 x 5 inches (16.5 x 12.4 cm).
Harry Hershfield studied in Chicago at the Frank Holmes School of Illustration and the Chicago Art Institute. His career began at age 14, drawing sports cartoons and his comic strip about a dog, Homeless Hector, for the Chicago Daily News in 1899. In 1909, he was hired by Arthur Brisbane to work for William Randolph Hearst's New York Evening Journal. He switched to the New York Graphic where he drew If I'm Wrong, Sue Me!, and when the Graphic folded, he went to the New York Herald Tribune and drew Meyer the Buyer. In 1938, he was signed to manage the story department of MGM's cartoon studio, where he commented, "They were so glad to welcome me, the day I arrived they gave me a farewell dinner." In the 1940's he became a well-known radio personality, telling jokes on the programs Stop Me If You've Heard This One and Can You Top This?
Hershfield, Harry. (1885-1974). Autograph Signature with Caricature Self-Portrait. An autograph signature from the American cartoonist, humor writer and radio personality, with a small caricature self-portrait. On cardstock with some light toning, overall in fine condition. 6.5 x 5 inches (16.5 x 12.4 cm).
Harry Hershfield studied in Chicago at the Frank Holmes School of Illustration and the Chicago Art Institute. His career began at age 14, drawing sports cartoons and his comic strip about a dog, Homeless Hector, for the Chicago Daily News in 1899. In 1909, he was hired by Arthur Brisbane to work for William Randolph Hearst's New York Evening Journal. He switched to the New York Graphic where he drew If I'm Wrong, Sue Me!, and when the Graphic folded, he went to the New York Herald Tribune and drew Meyer the Buyer. In 1938, he was signed to manage the story department of MGM's cartoon studio, where he commented, "They were so glad to welcome me, the day I arrived they gave me a farewell dinner." In the 1940's he became a well-known radio personality, telling jokes on the programs Stop Me If You've Heard This One and Can You Top This?