Oilette postcard artist

[Kalman Tanito]

Does anyone know who the artist of the well-known Oilette postcard is and if the original artwork still exists?

 

[trevor ward powell]

The name of the artist was Raphael Tuck, and he illustrated many well known postcards of the Titanic, Olympic and Lusitania.

 

[Kalman Tanito]

Actually, Raphael Tuck is the publisher of the card, a well-known cardmaker in the early 20th century that produced postcards in a huge variety of subjects.

Still wonder if anyone has definite information about the artist of the card .

Kalman

 

[Fiona Nitschke]

Kalman, I did flip through my collection and books looking for clues but didn't find anything useful except that it's not by the artist I was thinking of.

Many on this board have superb collections, so hopefully someone will be able to assist you from work they've done cataloguing their own cards.

 

[trevor ward powell]

My mistake regarding the artist's name. I know I've read up about the artist somewhere online. Now if only I can find the site.

 

[Jason D. Tiller]

Hi Trevor,

Any chance you're referring to this site?

http://www.henrywimbush.co.uk/id20.htm

 

[trevor ward powell]

Hi Jason,

Yes, I believe that is the site in which I am referring to. Thanks.

 

[Jason D. Tiller]

Hi Trevor,

You're welcome. Glad I could help.