Pole-sitter credited with popularizing the fad in 1924; he set a record after sitting atop a pole in Newark for 12 days. Vintage fountain pen signature, “‘Shipwreck’ Kelly, atop of Flag Pole at White Plains, N.Y.,” on a 3 x 1.25 slip affixed to an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with scattered surface marks. RR Auction COA.
