Exhibits containing tag : palmer-cox
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The Brownies - 1895
shot - 5/19/2024keyword: 19thCentury 8/29/24The Brownie Year Book by Palmer Cox was copyrighted in 1895 by McLoughlin Bros. in New York[4][6]. This book was part of Cox's popular Brownies series, which featured his illustrations and stories about mischievous but kind-hearted elf-like creatures called Brownies[2].Palmer Cox was a Canadian-born author and illustrator who created the Brownie characters in the early 1880s, basing them on creatures from Scottish mythology[1]. His Brownie stories and cartoons became widely popular, appearing in various publications such as St. Nicholas and Ladies' Home Journal[2].The Brownie Year Book was one of several books featuring Cox's Brownie characters. It contained full-page illustrations in color, showcasing Cox's distinctive style[5]. The book was published with a chromolithographed cover and a cloth spine, typical of the high-quality production values of McLoughlin Bros. publications of that era[4].Cox's Brownie characters were not only popular in books but also became prominent in late 19th and early 20th century advertising. They were used to promote various products, including Ivory Soap and Kodak's line of Brownie cameras[1][2]. The Brownies were among the earliest cartoon characters to be copyrighted and licensed for commercial use, making them a significant part of early marketing history[2].Source: Perplexity.ai-- G. Ly
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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
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