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Virginia Lee Burton

Virginia Lee Burton (1909–1968) was an American writer, illustrator and designer.

Also recorded as Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios; Jinnee Demetrios; Virginia Demetrios.

Virginia Lee Burton in brief

Born
1909
Died
1968
Known for
writer, illustrator, designer and textile artist
Place of birth
Newton Centre
Contents

Overview

Born at Newton Centre in 1909, died at Boston in 1968.

In detail

Virginia Lee Burton studied at School of the Museum of Fine Arts. training under George Demetrios is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Gloucester. Membership is recorded of Folly Cove Designers.

Works named in the authority record are The Little House and Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel.

Work by Virginia Lee Burton is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago.

Distinctions recorded are Caldecott Medal, Caldecott Honor and Zilveren Griffel.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Virginia Lee Burton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7934375: Virginia Lee Burton

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