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A Girl at Twenty

Print
1974 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This book cover shows the typical style of artist and illustrator Phyllis Ginger (1907-2005), which is often characterized by distinctive and lively sketches of people in everyday situations. Though best known as a topographical artist, whose skill led to her contribution to Pilgrim Trust’s ‘Recording Britain’ project, Phyllis Ginger's (1907-2005) first ambition was to become an illustrator. From 1941 her illustrations to Mrs Robert Henrey's book entitled 'A Farm in Normandy' led to a collaboration with the author which lasted for thirty years.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleA Girl at Twenty (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink, watercolour
Brief description
Book jacket for A Girl at Twenty, by Mrs Robert Henrey, designed by Phyllis Ginger; England, 1974.
Physical description
Design, by Phyllis Ginger, for the book jacket for A Girl at Twenty, by author Mrs Robert Henrey.
Dimensions
  • Image height: 22.5cm
  • Image width: 14.3cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Paul Durbin and Eleanor Durbin
Subjects depicted
Summary
This book cover shows the typical style of artist and illustrator Phyllis Ginger (1907-2005), which is often characterized by distinctive and lively sketches of people in everyday situations. Though best known as a topographical artist, whose skill led to her contribution to Pilgrim Trust’s ‘Recording Britain’ project, Phyllis Ginger's (1907-2005) first ambition was to become an illustrator. From 1941 her illustrations to Mrs Robert Henrey's book entitled 'A Farm in Normandy' led to a collaboration with the author which lasted for thirty years.
Collection
Accession number
E.301-2007

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Record createdJuly 15, 2008
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