Showing posts with label Steeplechase Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Steeplechase Park. Show all posts

Monday, November 7, 2011

The Origin of Mad's Alfred E. Neuman


Long associated with Mad magazine, Alfred E. Neuman or the "What, Me Worry?" kid has been around since the early 1900's or earlier. Collectors are still on the hunt for more images. Below is a selection of vintage postcards and advertisements depicting the kid .




A rare female version.







Even this image from Coney Island's Steeplechase Park bears some resemblance...

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Steeplechase Park, Coney Island

This iconic image (similar to Mad's Alfred E. Neuman) was seen throughout Coney Island's Steeplechase park from 1897 until it was demolished by Donald trump's father in 1964.


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