Ellis Martin
Ordnance Survey map and book cover illustrator / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ellis Martin (1881–1977) was an English commercial artist. For most of his working life he was employed by Britain's map making organisation the Ordnance Survey, for which he performed painting, drawing and calligraphy for their map and book covers, and for their advertisements. He was the first person to be employed by the Survey specifically as an illustrator.
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Ellis Martin | |
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Born | (1881-11-12)12 November 1881 Plymouth, United Kingdom |
Died | 30 September 1977(1977-09-30) (aged 95) |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Commercial illustrator |
Known for | Ordnance Survey map covers |
Spouse |
Mabel Verstage
(m. 1910, died) |
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