Whitman Portrait, Art Commission

Here’s another of Ed’s art commission pieces. It’s a portrait of Whitman done in 2005 for the 150th year celebration of Leaves of Grass!

Mickle Street House, Art Commission

Here is a fantastic art commission of Ed’s, it’s a replica of Whitman’s house on Mickle Street. The artist is Steve Lajoie of Hopkinton, NH.

The detail on this wonderful piece is truly amazing! Go ahead and be a Peeping Tom in those windows, I’m sure Whitman wouldn’t mind!!!

Whitman Mickle Street Replica

Whitman was a spicy man in his day, but how about these two gems from Ed’s collection!

Top: Walt Whitman Brand Chili Sauce. Camden, NJ.
Bottom: British cigarette trading card featuring Whitman image. Circa 1910.

The most common Whitman cigar label. Circa 1920’s. Camden, NJ

Whitman on cigar label. Circa approx. 1930’s. Chicago, IL.

Rare label. Circa 1900-1920’s. Camden, NJ.

Here are two cigar boxes from Ed’s collection. Whitman himself was not a smoker, but his image was used on tobacco products. Circa 1900.

Whitman on cigar boxes. Circa 1900.