Faye Garriott - Chewing Gum Artist

Faye Garriott gained some minor fame as a chewing gum artist in the early 1950s. Though I can't find any examples of her work for sale today.

The Akron Beacon Journal - Apr 7, 1953

The Fresno Bee - Nov 5, 1953

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Posted By: Alex - Fri May 07, 2021
Category: Art | 1950s

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My memory is 'stuck' on an episode of Beany and Cecil, the Seasick Sea Serpent, wherein they save the world from losing its supply of chicle, which is what gum was originally made from.

Visual of the heroes: https://www.amazon.com/Beany-Cecil-Stories-Gwandanaland-Complete/dp/1658899415

Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 05/07/21 at 11:39 AM

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