1899 Original Guernsey Moore Artwork
for The Belfield Club Opening Invitation

This appears to be a wood block print that was produced in 1899 as an invitation for the opening of The Belfield Country Club.  Belfield was one of Philadelphia's first golf clubs and one of it's most famous and charter members was A.W. Tillinghast. Belfield Country Club, was founded in Germantown in 1899. "Tillie", a member who would become one of America’s half-dozen greatest golf course architects, held the course record (twice around the 2,666-yards nine in 80) there in 1903. 

Guernsey Moore was born in Germantown February 14, 1874. He obtained his early education at Germantown Academy and in 1891 entered the Academy of the Fine Arts. In his later life, in recognition of his work and his ability, he was made a fellow of the Academy. In 1900, he designed a new style of lettering for the "Saturday Evening Post," and he aided in evolving a number of new art features for that publication.
Four years later he became art editor of the "Post."  He had the distinction of designing the first color cover to appear in the "Saturday Evening Post."  He went on to become one of the most recognized Illustrators in American History and his works and style are still recognized today.

Measures 6 3/4" x 5 1/4", and is stamped on the back: P.S.D.W. Guernsey Moore Collection - Gift of Mrs. Moore.