This collectible lot features an original art sketch by renowned artist Rudolph Wendelin, known for his iconic portrayal of Smokey the Bear. The sketch is personally signed by Wendelin, adding to its authenticity and value. The piece comes framed and ready to display. Ideal for art collectors and Smokey the Bear enthusiasts alike. Rudolph Wendelin or "Rudy"as he was called was a pioneering employee of the national Forest service starting in the 1940s who is the artist who popularized the Smokey the Bear campaign he was known as the caretaker of Smokey the Bear he was also a very early champion of environmental responsibility who is an extremely talented artist who also designer  of the commemorative stamp for the United States Postal service in honor of John Muir. So this lot basically contains a Smokey the Bear sketch autographed to me on a 3x5 index card and the first day cover from 1965 of the John Muir commemorative stamp