Queer People - 1892
12/6/23 - Palmer Cox was a Canadian illustrator and author, born on April 28, 1840, in Granby, Quebec, and died on July 24, 1924. He is best known for creating "The Brownies," a series of humorous verse books and comic strips about mischievous but kindhearted fairy-like sprites. The Brownies were based on English traditional mythology and Scottish stories told to Cox by his grandmother. The characters became famous in their day and were the first North American comic characters to be internationally merchandised. Cox's creation of The Brownies led to a significant commercial success, and he was considered a pioneer in the area of licensed merchandise. The popularity of The Brownies also inspired the naming of the Eastman Kodak Brownie camera, one of the first popular handheld cameras. Cox's work has had a lasting impact and continues to be recognized for its cultural significance13.Source perplexity.ai
