Tex Blaisdell Little Orphan Annie Original Cartoon Illustration c.1973 Great little pen and ink by Tex Blaisdell of a Little Orphan Annie cartoon for the New York News, 1973. Matted and framed. This is an original, not a copy. Dimensions 17" x 6". Triple matted and frame dimensions 29 3/4" x 18". Very good condition. A great find! Philip Eustice "TEX" Blaisdell (March 30, 1920 – March 14, 1999), better known as Tex Blaisdell, was an American comic strip artist and comic book editor. He worked on 22 syndicated features, including Little Orphan Annie, which he drew for five years. This is a fine opportunity to acquire an original Little Orphan Annie strip.