S. John Ross b. 24 April 1919

Also known as John Ross
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
With a career lasting sixty years, US born S. John Ross was one of the last silhouette artists working in Australia.
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spouse of
Phyllis Ross
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associate of
Bud-Jack
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parent of
Philip Ross
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References [<ExternalResource: Meacham, Steve (5 January 2005), 'The silhouette man of Luna Park cuts a fine figure', Sydney Morning Herald, p.7, This newspaper feature includes a 2005 photograph of the artist by James Alcock.>, <ExternalResource: 'interview and various press features'.>, <ExternalResource: Clifford-Smith, Silas (August 2008), 'S. John Ross, the silhouette man', Australiana Society.>, <ExternalResource: Clifford-Smith, Silas (18 August 2009) 'Information sourced from'.>, <ExternalResource: (9 February 2006), 'John Ross: The Silhouette man', ABC Radio National (Verbatim radio programme).>] [<ExternalResource: Meacham, Steve (5 January 2005), 'The silhouette man of Luna Park cuts a fine figure', Sydney Morning Herald, p.7, This newspaper feature includes a 2005 photograph of the artist by James Alcock.>, <ExternalResource: 'interview and various press features'.>, <ExternalResource: Clifford-Smith, Silas (August 2008), 'S. John Ross, the silhouette man', Australiana Society.>, <ExternalResource: Clifford-Smith, Silas (18 August 2009) 'Information sourced from'.>]