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Edmund Joseph Sullivan
1869-1933
Age & Character. A Brave Old Spirit
Dec. 1, 1923
Graphite on paper, mounted on backing sheet.
8 15/16 x 7 3/16 inches (227 x 183 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1630
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Original preliminary sketch by Edmund J. Sullivan of an advertisement for Dewar's Whiskey.
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Dated at upper right: Dec. 1, 1923; at head, in pencil, "Age & Character"; at bottom, "A Brave Old Spirit. Chelsea Pensioner. Dewar's is veteran whiskey of fine character, with many medals."
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Portrait of an older man in the Royal Hospital Chelsea uniform, with a row of medals pinned prominently on his chest.
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