Francis Meynell

Francis Meynell (1891–1975) was a British publisher, poet and designer.

Also recorded as Sir Francis Meredith Wilfrid Meynell.

Francis Meynell in brief

Born
1891
Died
1975
Known for
publisher, poet, designer, typographer, printer and writer
Place of birth
London
Contents

Overview

Born at London in 1891, died at London in 1975.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is literature, typography and printmaking.

Work by Francis Meynell is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Bachelor and Royal Designer for Industry.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Francis Meynell”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5481927: Francis Meynell

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Elsewhere in Modern design

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