209: COWBOY ARTIST ILLUSTRATED AUTOGRAPH CALLING CARDS

A very unique collection of twenty-one cowhide calling cards illustrated, signed, and in some cases dated with original artwork. These were collected by Tom Watson, an Honorary Member of the Cowboy Artists of America, oft-times legal advisor to the organization, hard working organizer for the group and friend to virtually all of the Cowboy Artist members of the day. The majority of the autographs here are from CA members. Each is an original work of art and autograph.

The collection includes:

Gus Shafer tooled and dated 1967, Oscar Howe,Laurence Coffelt, J. Collender 68 (James), Randy Steffen, JK Ralston 1967, John H Kittleson 67, Charles Paris, Tom Lea, Albert Racine 70, Rex Rieke, Merle Olson, Mark Storm, Bill Chapell tooled, Black Bear Bosin, Byron B Wolfe 1967, D. H. Overmyer, GB Marks 1968, W Hampton, Nicholas Firfires 1967, Bill Sims.
Each measures 3.5 x 3 inches.
Very good condition throughout.
Provenance: The estate of Tom Watson, Honorary Member of the Cowboy Artists of America.
$200 - $300