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
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associate of
Norman Lindsay
1879
Artist
associate of
John Webber
1752
Artist (Draughtsman), Artist (Painter)
associate of
Douglas Stewart
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child of
Joseph Scorfield
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child of
née Taylor Rebecca Jane Scorfield
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spouse of
née Pillinger Helen Cecilia Olga Louise Scorfield
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associate of
Sir Frank Packer
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associate of
Percy Bradshaw
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associate of
E. G. Theodore
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associate of
William McKell
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