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The Dream Pedlar - Making a Winter Jacket
Making herself a Winter Jacket out of Snakeskins - illustration in The Dream Pedlar by Lady Margaret Sackville. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s, she moved on from earlier highly-decorative fairy art (as shown here) to produce beautiful monotone woodcuts in a distinctly oriental style. This artwork (as seen here) was produced under the name Molly MacArthur, or F.M. MacArthur. Date: 1914
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Anderson Dream Florence Macarthur Margaret Molly Pedlar Sackville
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The Dream Pedlar: A Vintage Illustration of Making a Winter Jacket from Snakeskins by Lady Margaret Sackville and Florence Mary Anderson (Molly MacArthur) Step back in time to the early 1900s and immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Lady Margaret Sackville's illustrated book, "The Dream Pedlar." In this image, we find the dream pedlar herself, engrossed in the creation of a winter jacket. But this is no ordinary jacket - it's made from snakeskins. The Dream Pedlar, also known as Florence Mary Anderson or Molly MacArthur, was an accomplished English illustrator who graced the pages of numerous books with her enchanting artwork. In the early 1910s, she created this beautiful and intricate illustration under her original name, Florence Mary Anderson. Later in her career, from the middle of the 1920s, she adopted the pseudonym Molly MacArthur and moved towards a more simplified, monotone woodcut style with distinctly oriental influences. In this illustration, the dream pedlar sits in a cozy, cluttered room, surrounded by an array of snakeskins, tools, and other materials. With a determined expression on her face, she skillfully sews together the snakeskins, transforming them into a stylish and warm winter jacket. The room is filled with an ethereal glow, as if the dream world is seeping in through the windows. This image is a testament to the dream pedlar's creativity and resourcefulness. It's a charming reminder of a bygone era, where the art of handcrafting clothing was a cherished skill. The Dream Pedlar's winter jacket made from snakeskins is not only a practical solution for the cold weather but also a work of art, reflecting the dream pedlar's magical and imaginative world.
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