BILL WARD (American 1919 - 1998). Humorama men's magazine cartoon, 1958. Mixed-media on paper. 23 x 15 in.. Signed lower...

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BILL WARD (American 1919 - 1998)
Humorama men's magazine cartoon, 1958
Mixed-media on paper
23 x 15 in.
Signed lower center
Like so many of Ward's wildly popular cartoons, this one was reprinted with a new punchline. This piece was reused in 1961, and again in 1981.

Caption: "Forget that I came in -- my act is mindreading."

More information about BILL WARD. See also: Ward, Bill, Bill Ward, Ward, William, Ward, William Hess, William Ward, William Hess Ward Artist.

Condition Report*: Aside from tape around the edges (used to tape the art paper to a stiffer backing paper), the art is in Very Good condition.

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