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Michael Dolas
“In Strictest Confidence, ” Illustration for Good Housekeeping

Circa 1939

$3,600
£2,723.53
€3,182.94
CA$5,152.37
A$5,235.24
CHF 2,965.93
MX$63,700.02
NOK 34,777.88
SEK 34,967.35
DKK 23,810.24

About the Item

Magazine story illustration for “In Strictest Confidence” by Margaret Culkin Banning for Good Housekeeping, published January 1940, pages 12-13. The magazine introduces the story: “Of all the people Katharine knew, Adair was the last she would have expected to give her name as reference. For Katharine believed Adair had broken up her marriage.” The full published caption for the illustration reads: “‘In what capacity have you known the applicant?’ That was easy: husband stealer.” Inscribed, signed, and dated in lower left image: "To Charlotte with love ~ Michael Dolas 10-27-[19]43 [?]. Year: Circa 1939 Dimensions: 21.00" x 26.00" Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed and Dated Lower Left
  • Creator:
    Michael Dolas (1912, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1939
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 41511stDibs: LU38436594452

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