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Autographed John Lennon Cartoon Head

In celebration of the celebrity of its passengers, the door to the TWA 707 carrying the Beatles was adorned with these paper cutouts representing the Fab Four. At this point in their career, the Beatles phenomenon was in full swing; their every move was tracked by millions of fans and a transfixed press. Featured in these lot are the autographed paper heads of George, Paul, and John. The cutouts, as originally made, featured only the mop-top hairstyles atop a blank white face - it was up to each Beatle to fill in the blank space with their own individual expression. Each head is autographed by the respective Beatle in a thick black marker.

Despite his considerable talents in the visual arts, John Lennon didn't draw a face for himself. The cutout presents a direct front view of the face, which he has signed in large bold script. The verso shows marks from tape and glue where it was affixed to the airplane door. Excellent condition. 9 x 7