Drayton is considered one of the first and most successful female cartoon artists. Her characters include the Campbell Soup Kids, Dolly Dimples, Comfy and Kitty Cutie. On her printed personal stationery, Drayton replies to a fan with four pencil sketches along the bottom edge. "Grace Drayton Studio" stationery, 4to, New York City, July 9, 1930. Drayton expresses pleasure that her correspondent liked, "Dolly, Bobby, Comfy and Kittens.They come out daily in the New York American and the Sunday page. You can find them in the Philadelphia Inquirer.They keep me pretty busy drawing from morning until night." She notes the fan letters, "Keep up my enthusiasm." She signs in full, "Grace Drayton," and sketches in light pencil the faces of Dolly, Bobby, Comfy and Kitty Cutie. Included is her handwritten envelope with her signature, "G. Drayton" included in the return address.

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In the field of antiquarian autographs, the Schulson name is recognized for connoisseurship, expertise and commitment to the finest of quality. Schulson Autographs is the continuation of David Schulson Autographs, Ltd., located in Manhattan until 2007 when the company moved to New Jersey. For more than 35 years, our company has offered fine historical autographs in the fields of literature, art, science and medicine, music, classic cinema, history and politics. Claudia Strauss-Schulson, President and owner, continues to bring her knowledge of history and her passion for education to Schulson Autographs. She works successfully with institutions to expand established collections. She works successfully with individuals to build or begin collections and to select the perfect gift. Schulson Autographs is a member of the ABAA, ILAB, PADA, and The Manuscript Society.

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