William H. Summers (American, 1897-1951) Trying
William H. Summers (American, 1897-1951) Trying to Rope a Twister and Shades of Cousin Teddy, Buffalo News newspaper cartoons (two works), 1942 India ink, lithographic crayon, and gouache on heavyweight paper 19-1x2 x 16 inches (49.5 x 40.6 cm) (each, image) Each signed in lower region: Wm H Summers William Henry Summers joined the staff of the Cleveland News in 1927 and in 1941 moved to the Buffalo Evening News in New York. His work also appeared in the New York Times and was circulated by the Associated Press to newspapers throughout the United States. These two originals featuring President Franklin D. Roosevelt were published in 1942, when domestic economic concerns were inextricably tied to the war effort. Trying To Rope a Twister was published on August 3, 1942. In a critique of the administration's "Half Measures," Mr. Summers portrays FDR aiming to lasso the cyclone of "Runaway Inflation" as elections to Congress loom. President Franklin Roosevelt's fifth cousin, Theodore Roosevelt, occupied the White House from 1901 to 1909. The first Roosevelt's nearly eight years in office had an enormous impact on America and the world; he was the most popular 20th century American leader before FDR took office in 1933. In foreign policy, he asserted American influence in a fashion enunciated in the proverb "Walk softly and carry a big stick." In Shades of Cousin Teddy, published September 9, 1942, FDR stands beneath a portrait of TR and sizes up his famous cudgel for use in his efforts to stabilize wages and prices during America's first year as an active combatant in World War II. It is a handsomely drawn and composed work featuring fine images of the most important Presidents of the first half of the century. Quantity: (2) HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Toning to each sheet. Small faint rectangular stain lower left on Twister example partially affecting figure's arm. Very light handling creases to Twister example, visible under raking light. Diagonal crease at lower left of Shades of Cousin Teddy, not affecting central image; a few scattered light horizontal creases to Shades of Cousin Teddy, partially affecting figure's shoulder. Some very light scattered points of surface dirt visible in areas of negative space; light handling smudges along extreme edges; wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Each not framed. Each sheet overall: 22.5 x 18.5 inches and 23 x 18.5 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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William H. Summers (American, 1897-1951) Trying to Rope a Twister and Shades of Cousin Teddy, Buffalo News newspaper cartoons (two works), 1942 India ink, lithographic crayon, and gouache on heavyweight paper 19-1x2 x 16 inches (49.5 x 40.6 cm) (each, image) Each signed in lower region: Wm H Summers William Henry Summers joined the staff of the Cleveland News in 1927 and in 1941 moved to the Buffalo Evening News in New York. His work also appeared in the New York Times and was circulated by the Associated Press to newspapers throughout the United States. These two originals featuring President Franklin D. Roosevelt were published in 1942, when domestic economic concerns were inextricably tied to the war effort. Trying To Rope a Twister was published on August 3, 1942. In a critique of the administration's "Half Measures," Mr. Summers portrays FDR aiming to lasso the cyclone of "Runaway Inflation" as elections to Congress loom. President Franklin Roosevelt's fifth cousin, Theodore Roosevelt, occupied the White House from 1901 to 1909. The first Roosevelt's nearly eight years in office had an enormous impact on America and the world; he was the most popular 20th century American leader before FDR took office in 1933. In foreign policy, he asserted American influence in a fashion enunciated in the proverb "Walk softly and carry a big stick." In Shades of Cousin Teddy, published September 9, 1942, FDR stands beneath a portrait of TR and sizes up his famous cudgel for use in his efforts to stabilize wages and prices during America's first year as an active combatant in World War II. It is a handsomely drawn and composed work featuring fine images of the most important Presidents of the first half of the century. Quantity: (2) HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Toning to each sheet. Small faint rectangular stain lower left on Twister example partially affecting figure's arm. Very light handling creases to Twister example, visible under raking light. Diagonal crease at lower left of Shades of Cousin Teddy, not affecting central image; a few scattered light horizontal creases to Shades of Cousin Teddy, partially affecting figure's shoulder. Some very light scattered points of surface dirt visible in areas of negative space; light handling smudges along extreme edges; wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Each not framed. Each sheet overall: 22.5 x 18.5 inches and 23 x 18.5 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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