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Beneath the Blossom by Ida Outhwaite 1888-1960

Modern postcard pub: Medici Society, London

Ida Outhwaite


Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, also known as Ida Sherbourne Rentoul and Ida Sherbourne Outhwaite, an Australian illustrator of children's books, was born in Melbourne on 9 June 1988,  Her work mostly depicted magical creatures, such as elves and fairies.  She died at Caulfield, Victoria on 25 June1960.