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Pixie O'Harris b. 15 October 1903

Also known as Pixie O. Harris, Rhona Olive Harris, Pat O'Harris, Mrs Pratt
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
Pixie O'Harris was a mid 20th century painter, children's book illustrator, muralist, cartoonist and writer. It was the birth of her third daughter that prompted O'Harris to paint nearly 50 murals over the following 40 years in a number of children's institutions. She was awarded an MBE in 1976 for her efforts.
  • Biographical Data b. 15 October 1903 Cardiff, Wales, UK
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 26 people
  • Groups 1 group
  • Works 8 works
  • Exhibitions 9 exhibitions
  • Collections 5 collections
  • Recognitions 4 recognitions
  • References 31 references
  • received
    The Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal
    Dates
    1977
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    Patron of the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children (Sydney)
    Dates
    1977
    Recognition type
    Other recognition
  • received
    Awarded an MBE
    Dates
    1976
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    (Member of the Order of the British Empire).

  • received
    Queen's Coronation Medal
    Dates
    1953
    Recognition type
    Award
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Updated Oct. 28, 2014
Created Jan. 1, 1995
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