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Winsor McCay (centre) drawing a sketch, 1908. Dream of the Rarebit Fiend by Winsor McCay. Little Nemo in Slumberland Little Nemo in Slumberland by Winsor McCay, published September 5, 1909.
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Born September 26, 1867? • Michigan
Died July 26, 1934 • New York City • New York
Notable Works “Gertie the Dinosaur” • “Little Nemo in Slumberland” • “The Sinking of the Lusitania”

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Winsor McCay (centre) drawing a sketch, 1908.
Dream of the Rarebit Fiend by Winsor McCay.
Little Nemo in Slumberland
Little Nemo in Slumberland by Winsor McCay, published September 5, 1909.
Uncle Sam
Take a look at a video clip from Winsor McCay's “Gertie on Tour”
View a video clip of “The Centaurs” by Winsor McCay, 1921
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