Cartoonist (1891–1965) best known for Toots and Casper, which was distributed to newspapers for 37 years by King Features Syndicate, resulting in many merchandising tie-ins, including books, dolls, paper dolls, pins, bisque nodders, and comic books. Colorful ink and gouache artwork of the characters from his long-running Toots and Casper comic on an off-white 14 x 11 sheet of illustration board, signed and inscribed in the lower right, “To ‘Dick Hyman,’ With all best wishes and fond regards—From his friends—Jimmy Murphy, Beverly Hills, California. P. S. ‘Toots and Casper’ send their greetings.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
