Errickson, Shirley

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Artist; specialized in fashion, graphic design, and painting; taught fashion drawing at Rhode Island School of Design from 1945-1958 and freelanced as an illustrator and graphic designer for over 50 years. Among her many projects Errickson produced print media for Old Sturbridge Village and the Worcester Art Museum and began book design with her work for Barre Press. From 1972-1982 was creative director for Casual Corner Stores. Retired in 1987, moving to Durham, N.C., where she focused on her painting. Born in Worcester, Mass., 1926; died in 2009.

From the description of Shirley Errickson collection, 20th century. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 697527051

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creatorOf Errickson, Shirley. Shirley Errickson collection, 20th century. Worcester Historical Museum
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associatedWith Barre Publishers. corporateBody
associatedWith Davey's, Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Perkins & Butler (Worcester, Mass.) corporateBody
associatedWith St. Vincent Hospital (Worcester, Mass.) corporateBody
associatedWith Worcester Art Museum. corporateBody
associatedWith Worcester County Musical Association. corporateBody
associatedWith Worcester Player's Club. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Worcester (Mass.)
Massachusetts--Worcester
Massachusetts
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Arts
Commercial art
Fashion and art
Illustration of books
Mass media and art
Painting
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Book designers
Women artists
Women fashion designers
Women painters
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