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Miriam Story Hurford
Biblical Story illustration Art for Religious Magazine Cover

1930 - 1940

About the Item

Miriam Story Hurford was a prolific and major American female illustrator in the 1930s to the 1950s. Her work was for cover art for women's magazines and home magazines and religious magazines. This work depicts t the wise men being guided by the star of Bethleham to the birth of the Christ child for a Christmas magazine cover. Condition is fair to good. Fading and browning to the paper. Signed lower right. Framed 19.5 x 23
  • Creator:
    Miriam Story Hurford (1894, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1930 - 1940
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU385311707152
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