Cliff Sterrett was born on this day in 1883. He's best known for the comic strip "Polly and Her Pals," which ran from 1912 to 1958. Dynamically graphic, the feature initially starred the flirtatious Polly, who, despite the fact that she looked like a tall blonde doll, was an independent-minded suffragette and an early flapper girl. She was overshadowed by the supporting cast of characters, notably her Paw and Maw.
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Now, Sterrett—that's the guy who was the greatest. To think that a whole generation has grown up worshiping Picasso when the guy who did it far better was Sterrett! Far better than Picasso—and Herriman. I love Herriman—he has his own special place. But I love Sterrett—he belongs someplace else...
— Al Capp, Cartoonist PROfiles #37 (March 1978)
Here are some samples of Sterrett's work.
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