Rose O'Neill (1874–1944) was an illustrator who created a popular period cupid-like comic called Kewpie.In 1896 she became the first American women cartoonist with "The Old Subscriber" cartoon strip.She married Harry Leon Wilson in 1902.After a honeymoon in Colorado they moved to Bonniebrook where they lived for the next several winters.During the first three years Harry wrote a novel,for which Rose drew illustrations.One of Harry's later novels became popular and was made into

Rose O'Neill (1874–1944) was an illustrator who created a popular period cupid-like comic called Kewpie.In 1896 she became the first American women cartoonist with "The Old Subscriber" cartoon strip.She married Harry Leon Wilson in 1902.After a honeymoon in Colorado they moved to Bonniebrook where they lived for the next several winters.During the first three years Harry wrote a novel,for which Rose drew illustrations.One of Harry's later novels became popular and was made into

several motion pictures,including a silent movie,a "talkie",and then a remake called Fancy Pants starring Lucille Ball and Bob Hope. Harry and Rose divorced in 1907.After returning to Bonniebrook,Rose concentrated on her artwork.During that period,she created the whimsical Kewpie characters she became popular for.The cartoon was instantly famous.In 1912 a German porcelain manufacturer started making Kewpie dolls.She made a fortune of $1.4 million, (= $15 million).

several motion pictures,including a silent movie,a "talkie",and then a remake called Fancy Pants starring Lucille Ball and Bob Hope. Harry and Rose divorced in 1907.After returning to Bonniebrook,Rose concentrated on her artwork.During that period,she created the whimsical Kewpie characters she became popular for.The cartoon was instantly famous.In 1912 a German porcelain manufacturer started making Kewpie dolls.She made a fortune of $1.4 million, (= $15 million).

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Nov 25, 2012

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Nov 24, 2012

inkyD says:
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Nov 24, 2012

Xguern66 says:
Oops sorry a fabulous page for her - love the elements you chose.
Nov 24, 2012

Xguern66 says:
I remember those Kewpie dolls thanks for the info. At least she made a fortune to compensate.
Nov 24, 2012

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