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“Banker Tufernal, all them live ones is yore collateral, and the dead ones is your interest!”, 1976

 Item — Box: 2

Abstract

From the Series:

An extensive collection of original cowpoke artwork by Asa “Ace” Reid. The bulk of the accession consists of 75 framed pen and ink cartoons, and there are another 35 unframed in box 1. Also framed are 14 original watercolors by Reid, a 6-foot oil painting of Reid, and a banner from Ruidoso Downs. There are several photographs of Ace Reid by himself and with others, as well as photographs of notables such as Governor John Connally, Hank Thompson, and Slim Pickens. Artifacts include Reid’s drawing table, chair, and saddle. The collection was transferred from the Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, Texas.

Dates

  • 1976

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 boxes (Plus 90 framed items and artifacts)

From the Collection: 22 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English