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Title |
Sketch by Alvin Page Colby, 1918 |
Object Name |
Sketch |
Description |
Sketch by Alvin Page Colby, 1918. Pencil on lined off-white paper sketch depicts a man in uniform and round helmet. One hand is in his trouser pocket and the other holds a cigarette to his lips. A giant bullet whizzes past in front of him. His dialogue bubble says "Lets see How in Hell does That prayer Go?" and a caption at the bottom reads "Nice Quiet Sunday". |
Date |
1918 |
Creator |
Colby, Alvin Page |
Role |
Artist |
Medium |
Pencil/Paper |
Catalog Number |
2017.052.078 |
Dimensions |
H-5.75 W-3.625 inches |
Collection |
Archival Collection |
Inscription Text |
"Lets see / How in Hell does / That prayer / Go?" (top right dialogue bubble); "Nice Quiet Sunday" (bottom) |
Provenance |
Original sketch created by Alvin Page Colby during training and active duty during World War I and mailed home to his family. Donated to the San Mateo County Historical Association courtesy of the Daughters & Grandchildren of Alvin Page Colby. |
Notes |
"Burlingame resident Alvin Page Colby documented his experience serving in WWI with comic sketches... Alvin Page Colby, a resident of Burlingame, made dozens of drawings while training at Fort Lewis in Washington and later serving in France as a cook in the 91st "Wild West" Division." [http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/09/26/peninsula-museum-offers-personal-new-look-into-old-war/ 10/17/2017] |
Search Terms |
Army Bullets Burlingame Colby, Alvin Page Drawing War War History War Service World War 1 World War I WWI |
Subjects |
Bullets Cartoonists Cartoons (Commentary) Humorous pictures Military life Sketches Soldiers War World War I |
People |
Colby, Alvin Page |
Credit line |
Courtesy of the Daughters & Grandchildren of Alvin Page Colby |