Name/Title
Dear Abby illustrationsEntry/Object ID
2026.12.02Description
Two black-ink and blue-wash illustrations on Strathmore paper by Nat Steinberg. The print-production drawings are signed "NPS" in the lower right corner. "2 col." indicates the drawings would be photographically reduced to fit a two-column page width measure. Notes at the lower right indicate when the illustrations were due to make up (assemble) the pages and when the pages would print. The backs are blank except for a time stamp.
A. "Girl in love with boy who has no money or family and her parents object." 8.5 x 12"
Time stamped on back "1957 Dec 3 PM 1 58"
B. "11 year old wants to use lipstick and her mother protests."
9x10". Time stamped on back "1957 Nov 29 PM 9 11"Type of Drawing
Black Ink with color washContext
These renderings were produced when Steinberg worked in Chicago as a newspaper illustrator/staff artist. The drawing were made on irregularly-cut pieces of heavy paper — rather than illustration board — and are dotted with white correction paint, indicating they were produced quickly to meet a looming deadline. Specifically, these cartoons added visual interest to the Dear Abby advice column that was syndicated in 1956 and offered practical advice for domestic problems.Collection
ArtworksCataloged By
Winthers, SallyMade/Created
Artist
Steinberg, Nat 1893-1976Date made
1957Dimensions
Dimension Description
see main descriptionLocation
Box
219 Steinberg, Schuham, Scott, Latas familiesCreate Date
August 10, 2026Update Date
August 11, 2026
