Lot 196: 14 Yale University Themed Drawings by Willis Birchman

Willis Birchman, American Illustrator. Lot includes 14 Yale University themed drawings signed by Birchman. Drawings are of people, possibly faculty associated with Yale University in New Haven Connecticut. Research suggests that Birchman was most active in the 1930's to 1950's. Drawings include: Hudson Bridge Hastings thats what the man said! John W. Murphy The Ex Mayor of Our Town W. Vincent Barry Engineers New Haven Harriet Osgood Author of Pam Pam, etc. W. Ralph Singleton Authority on Corn John B. Underwood Don't blame him, he only predicts the weather Herbert Gute Aquarelles to you! Jorge A. Buendia The South American Way At Yale Harry R. Rudin Author of Armistice 1918 Roland Bainton Yale's Church Historian Carroll__Meeks I used a ruler to do his hair Richard A. Rathbone -and a hank of hair! Donald Wing Looks tough, but he is oh so gentle. Eddie Wittstein The Perennial Maestro All are in good condition with minor toning and foxing. Drawings are fixed to mat with artists tape. Many have artists notes on the back of the drawings. Very interesting lot. Each measures approximately 14" x 16" inside the mat.