About Edwin John Prittie
Edwin John Prittie (1879-1963) American Illustrator
Edwin John Prittie was an illustrator of children’s books and classics for the John C. Winston publishing company of Philadelphia between the years 1906 and 1932. He was also the exclusive cover artist for Comfort Magazine of Augusta Maine throughout the 1930’s. He ended his illustrating career as primary artist on Gum Inc.’s “Horrors of War” and “Lone Ranger” series chewing gum cards 1938-1942. His works are signed: E.J.P., EJP as a monogram in a circle, E.J. Prittie, Edwin J. Prittie, and Edwin John Prittie.
He was born in Gouverneur NY on July 11, 1879, where he was raised. He attended the Pennsylvania Museum School of Industrial Art in 1898, remaining in Philadelphia where he spent his career as a freelance artist. He also held a second home in Oswego NY where he died February 20, 1963 at the age of 84.
During his tenure with Winston, the artist illustrated text and reference books, 14 major works and classics, and numerous youth series. His credits include Edward Ellis' boys' adventures, the Twighlight Animal Series (i.e. Geo. Walsh's "Bumper the Rabbit" books), and the classics Alice In Wonderland '23, Robin Hood '23, Black Beauty '27, Joan Of Arc '30, and Gulliver's Travels '30.
Edwin John Prittie (1879-1963) American Illustrator
Edwin John Prittie was an illustrator of children’s books and classics for the John C. Winston publishing company of Philadelphia between the years 1906 and 1932. He was also the exclusive cover artist for Comfort Magazine of Augusta Maine throughout the 1930’s. He ended his illustrating career as primary artist on Gum Inc.’s “Horrors o...
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