John Philipps Emslie
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1839 – 1913
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Who was John Philipps Emslie?
John Philipps Emslie was a British topographical artist and folklorist.
From 1854, Emslie studied at The Working Men’s College, and was a student of Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
He became a topographical artist, and illustrated The Illustrated topical record of London vol. 9. in 1900.
He wrote and illustrated the New Canterbury Tales ca.1887.
Emslie was an original member of The Folklore Society and was a council member for that Society. He gathered local folklore from around England, making notes and topographical drawings.
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