1929 Ad Rose O'Neill Art Cosmopolitan Magazine Sir Philip Gibbs Short Story YGH1 - Original Print Ad

This is an original 1929 black and white print ad for Cosmopolitan magazine that was sold by Hearst International. The ad also features an illustration by Rose O'Neill for Sir Philip Gibb's short story entitled, "The Lover of Her Dreams".

This piece was illustrated by O'Neill, Rose Cecil (Wilson). Artist name printed on page - bottom right of image.

Rose OÕNeill

(1874-1944) Rose Cecil OÕNeill (Wilson) was born in Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania and is best known as the originator of the Kewpie DollÑwhich were designed after her whimsical drawings of KewpiesÑsweet little babyÐlike creatures who had any number of adorable adventures. A self-trained artist, OÕNeillÕs work appeared in LadiesÕ Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Puck, Truth, Life, McClureÕs, and HarperÕs.