H. L. Oakley - silhouette artist
Jolly silhouette self-portrait by H. L.Oakley (1882-1960), renowned silhouette artist, who depicts himself with a knapsack and suitcase (complete with H.L.O initials) on tour. Oakley divided his time between commercial work and setting up booths in department stores and seaside resorts where he would cut hundreds of portraits each year. This image was used on Oakley's stationery. This version includes the message: I am off on Monday next so please hurry up
Picture No
10504166
Media ID
46506977
Size
3504px x 2071px
(1.2MB)
Credit
©H L Oakley / Mary Evans
Source
Silhouette by Harry Lawrence Oakley
Date
circa 1930
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Hurry Initials Jolly Knapsack Message Monday Oakley Stationery
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