Coffee is Not Good For You...School Drawing by Richard Thurton vintage owl dated August 8

dated August 8

namely some glue that oozed out a bit on the lower sections of both sides

which he became known for

A perfect stocking stuffer or anytime gift for your favorite procrastinator

My obsession with antique Spellicans continues and always keep an eye out--and when I spotted these there was no way I wasn't going to snatch them up

Coffee is Not Good For You...School Drawing by Richard Thurton vintage owl dated August 8I dug this drawing out from near the bottom of an overstuffed box filled with old magazines and a few other drawings by young Richard Page Thurton, whose full name I know from a pile of old school penmanship exercises. This was among several having to do with good health and hygiene habits and while I might argue with the premise, I sure love the drawing! 12" x 9", pencil on construction paper. A little staining along the top edge and paper is