Nathan L. Collier (American, 1883-1961) Feed Him
Nathan L. Collier (American, 1883-1961) Feed Him!, Chicago Daily Journal newspaper cartoon, 1915 India ink on heavyweight paper 14-1x2 x 13-3x4 inches (36.8 x 34.9 cm) (image) Signed and dated lower left: N.L. Collier 15 Newspaper and magazine cartoonist and illustrator Nathan L. Collier created this delightful editorial cartoon of Uncle Sam, Mama Congress, and a starving U.S. Navy in 1915 for the Chicago Daily Journal. With World War I raging in Europe American preparedness was a major issue, and the Naval Appropriations Act of 1915, signed into law on March 3, provided critical funding for the U.S. Navy. It authorized the construction of new warships and specifically allocated $1 million for the development and operation of aircraft for naval purposes. Nate Collier began his career in cartooning in 1906, and he worked at several newspapers and as a free-lance cartoonist and illustrator for prominent magazines such as Judge, Life, The New Yorker, The Saturday Evening Post, and Harper's Weekly. In addition, he worked in the production of early animated cartoons based on popular comic strips. His work was syndicated to newspapers nationwide. In this period his editorial cartoons were published in the Chicago Daily Journal. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Toning to sheet, most visible along extreme edges. Minor bumps to lower corners with very soft subsequent creases, not affecting central image. Deckled extreme lower edge of sheet. A few scattered light pin points of surface dirt, most visible in background and not affecting figures. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Sheet overall: 16.75 x 14.325 inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"
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Nathan L. Collier (American, 1883-1961) Feed Him!, Chicago Daily Journal newspaper cartoon, 1915 India ink on heavyweight paper 14-1x2 x 13-3x4 inches (36.8 x 34.9 cm) (image) Signed and dated lower left: N.L. Collier 15 Newspaper and magazine cartoonist and illustrator Nathan L. Collier created this delightful editorial cartoon of Uncle Sam, Mama Congress, and a starving U.S. Navy in 1915 for the Chicago Daily Journal. With World War I raging in Europe American preparedness was a major issue, and the Naval Appropriations Act of 1915, signed into law on March 3, provided critical funding for the U.S. Navy. It authorized the construction of new warships and specifically allocated $1 million for the development and operation of aircraft for naval purposes. Nate Collier began his career in cartooning in 1906, and he worked at several newspapers and as a free-lance cartoonist and illustrator for prominent magazines such as Judge, Life, The New Yorker, The Saturday Evening Post, and Harper's Weekly. In addition, he worked in the production of early animated cartoons based on popular comic strips. His work was syndicated to newspapers nationwide. In this period his editorial cartoons were published in the Chicago Daily Journal. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Toning to sheet, most visible along extreme edges. Minor bumps to lower corners with very soft subsequent creases, not affecting central image. Deckled extreme lower edge of sheet. A few scattered light pin points of surface dirt, most visible in background and not affecting figures. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Sheet overall: 16.75 x 14.325 inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"
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