Maxfield Parrish research collection. 1899-2007.

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Maxfield Parrish research collection. 1899-2007.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/699501275

The research collection includes a variety of materials including published articles about Maxfield Parrish, copies and originals of artwork from books, correspondence between John Taylor and publishing and art companies who produced Maxfield Parrish artwork, original and copies of correspondence between Mr. Taylor and Maxfield Parrish, invoices for purchases of books containing Parrish artwork, 35mm slides of artwork from an exhibit, original photo of Parrish, a calendar and other published materials with Parrish's artwork, and prints, photographs, stock art, and original periodical pieces. Materials were gathered over a 60 year period, and include materials from 1942 through 2007.

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)6 oversize folders (1.33 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8001465

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Taylor, John Arthur, 1928-

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John A. Taylor established "Mrs. Trollope's Bazaar," which was a small company that bought and sold Trollope literature, writings, and related material. From the description of John Arthur Taylor papers, circa 1965-2005. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367949699 John Arthur Taylor (1928- ) is a book collector specializing in Victoriana. John Arthur Taylor was born in 1928. He lived in Ohio in the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s, while working for Proctor and Ga...

Parrish, Maxfield, 1870-1966

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Frederick Parrish was born July 25, 1870 in Philadelphia, PA. He later took a family name, Maxfield, as his middle name. He was an illustrator and commercial artist who designed his first magazine cover for Harper's Weekly in April, 1895. Following that he did pictures and posters for other popular periodicals. His works also became familiar to the public through his illustrations for calendars and advertisements. He was noted for his use of rich colors, especially the shade of blue named for hi...