A caricature of Captain James "Jocko" Clark is seen in Navy whites, saluting towards the left of the page.
Context
Captain Jocko Clark served as the first commanding officer aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) from April 1943 to February of 1944. Artist John Furlow created a series of caricatures during his time as radarman on the USS Yorktown (CV-10). Furlow completed a number of portraits of the Captain. He became a graphic artist after the war and notably designed Duke University's Blue Devil.
Acquisition
Accession
2023.47
Source or Donor
Martin F. Hayes
Acquisition Method
Donation
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
John Allen Furlow
Role
Artist
Date made
circa 1942 - circa 1945
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Signature
Location
Bottom right corner of print
Transcription
John Furlow
USNR
Language
English
Type
Inscription
Location
Bottom right corner of print
Transcription
Captain
"JOCKO"
CLARK
SKIPPER OF THE
FIGHTIN'EST SHIP IN
THE NAVY......THE
U.S.S. YORKTOWN!!!!
