Chester Gump
Object NameDoll, Nodder
Datec. 1925
OriginGermany
MediumBisque
Dimensions2 in. (5.1 cm)
ClassificationsDolls, Doll Accessories, Toys and Games
Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object number8.14.20ee
Status
Not on viewCollections
CultureGerman
Label TextThe Grumps ran for 42 years, beginning in 1917. The Creator of the strip, Sidney Smith, had been drawing Old Doc Yak for the Chicago Tribune. Its popularity resulted from the fact that it was one of the first continuity strips and it dealt with issues foremost in middle America’s mind. These themes included taxes, government waste, cost of living, food, and family life.
Markings"Chester Gump" & "Germany" written on back
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
