What's in the Basket?

The smell of freshly caught fish has attracted a bear; what to do? Pastime puzzle made by Parker Brothers, Salem, MA circa 1930. Plywood, interlocking, color line cut with 24 figure pieces. Artist is Roy C. Keister.  He was born in Ohio in 1886 and died 1983. When he reached maturity he decided he would become a commercial artist in order to earn his bread and butter and be able to continue his study. This work took him to Canada, then Chicago, where he was connected with some of the leading advertising firms of the country.  He is known for landscape and Indian easel painting, illustration, murals.