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Vintage AUTHENTIC SIGNED SJ Ray Original Political Cartoon Pen Ink Weather Man Art
This is an original hand-drawn political or editorial cartoon panel by the prominent twentieth-century cartoonist Silvey Jackson (S. J.) Ray.
Active for decades as the primary editorial artist for the Kansas City Star, Ray is highly regarded for his distinct mid-century ink-hatching style.
The humorous artwork depicts a winter-clad citizen gesturing to a large outdoor thermometer while venting frustrations to a formal figure behind a podium labeled The Weather Man.
The speech bubble reads, I claim this ooo day in and day out is unconstitutional!
The panel is hand-signed by S. J. Ray in the lower-right corner. It features a personalized dedication near the baseline that reads, To Jim Lockhart in remembrance of the good old days.
The artwork comes housed in a vintage dark wood frame behind glass.
The paper exhibits some characteristic age-related toning and minor discoloration along the lower edge, adding to its authentic historical character.
Measures: 12.75 x 14.75\" framed
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Silvey Jackson (S. J.) Ray (1891–1970) was a prominent American editorial cartoonist best known for his long, prolific career at the Kansas City Star.
Profile of the Artist
• Career Highlights: Ray joined the Kansas City Star as an advertising illustrator in 1915. In 1931, he stepped up as the paper’s chief political and editorial cartoonist, a prestigious post he held for over three decades until his retirement in 1963.
• Output: Over his career, he drew an estimated 10,000 editorial cartoons, published six days a week on the Star\'s editorial page.
• National Recognition: His commentary on major events—ranging from the Great Depression and World War II campaigns to Cold War Soviet relations—gained national attention. His artwork earned official citations from the U.S. Treasury Department and a medal from the Freedoms Foundation.
• Archival Value: Because of his political relevance mid-century, original copies of his papers, correspondence, and cartoon layouts are preserved today within the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library collection.
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