John Eric Frith b. c.13 June 1908

Also known as John Frith, Tom Frith
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Mid 20th century Sydney and Melbourne cartoonist, caricaturist and sculptor.
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Name
John Eric Frith
Also known as:
  • John Frith
  • Tom Frith (attributed)
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • cartoonist and caricaturist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • trader and banker (ANZSIC code: 62)
Birth date
c.13 June 1908
Birth place
London, England, UK
Birth note
according to The Australian; 1906-04-16 according to the Sydney Morning Herald
Death date
21 September 2000
Death place
Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • c.1926 - c.2000
Arrival
  • 1927
Residence
  • 1950 - 2000 Melbourne, Victoria
  • 1927 - 1950 Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.1925 - c.1927 Japan
  • c.1906 - c.1925 London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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