signed
by TURPIN, BEN [Bernard]
On an album page, the comedic actor Ben Turpin drew a bust length smiling self-portrait sketch with words of wisdom: "Always wear a smile." The pen and ink sketch and sentiment are signed, "Ben Turpin." On verso is text in another hand. The tan album page measures 4 x 7 inches. Condition: The page is evenly sunned with pencil docketing at upper margin. Autograph (Inventory #: 4764)