Hilda Terry
American cartoonist and illustrator
Born
Died
2006
19 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A cartoonist and illustrator, gained recognition for creating the comic strip 'Teena' which featured a teenage girl navigating daily life and social issues. Contributed illustrations to prominent publications, including The New Yorker and The Saturday Evening Post. Advocated for women in the arts through her work and was involved in various artistic organizations. Played a significant role in bringing feminist themes to the comic genre.
Created the comic strip 'Teena'
Illustrated for The New Yorker
Worked for The Saturday Evening Post
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