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Edward Scafe Scorfield b. 21 April 1882

Also known as Ted Scorfield

Architect (Architect / Interior Architect / Landscape Architect),
Artist (Printmaker),
Designer (Graphic Designer),
Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)

Mid 20th century Sydney Bulletin cartoonist, poster designer and etcher. Before migrating to Australia in 1925 Scorfield played rugby for England and served in the First World War, seeing action at Gallipoli. Joining the Bulletin in Sydney, Scorfield replaced Norman Lindsay as cartoonist and illustrator.

Tags: Poster design

Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, WA

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The Art Gallery of Western Australia was founded in 1895. It is located in the Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge, with the Western Australian Museum and State Library of Western Australia.

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(29 originals, one from London Punch & 28 from the 1940s Bulletin, including Here she is again! Point the bone at her – quick! Also British lion and Canberra mouse and Just Sittin’).
Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW

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Edward Scafe Scorfield b. 21 April 1882

Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, WA

Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW

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