William Harry ROGERS [29481]

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William Harry Rogers
Birth Date: 12 May 1825
Baptism Date: 10 Jul 1825
Baptism Place: Saint Anne Soho,Westminster,London,England
Father: William Gibbs Rogers
Mother: Mary
FHL Film Number: 918606, 918607, 918608

Name: Wm Harry Rogers
Baptism Date: 1825
Parent 1: Wm Gibbs Rogers
Parent 2: Mary Rogers
Parish: St. Anne
County: Soho, Middlesex
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Images Courtesy of Joyce Stevenson

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1. William Harry Rogers: Designer.
Harry Rogers was an ornamental designer, his most prestigious work being that of the cradle which his father carved for Queen Victoria. However, he was most notable for his designs for book covers, an art which reached its peak in the mid 19th century. His illustrations for page borders and head and tail pieces are to be found in many books. He is notable for intricate cover designs, often showing elaboration of title letters or dense foliage. Perhaps the best known is a book entitled "Spiritual Conceits, Extracted from the Writings of the Fathers, the Old English Poets, etc." published in 1862. This book is a beautiful work of art showcasing his emblematic drawings coupled with quotes from writings of English poets. (See pictures below). A companion book is entitled "Emblems of the Christian Life", and is identical to the first except for the title. Other book covers he designed can be found on Tupper's "Proverbial Philosophy" and "Quarles' Emblems" on which he collaborated with Charles Henry Bennett. One of his most delightful is the design blocked on Rimmel's "Book of Perfumes". He also collaborated with Wilhelm Busch on a children's book in 1868 entitled "A Bushel of Merry Thoughts". Harry died at the age of 47 in Soho, London, in the presence of his brother George Alfred Rogers.
Ref: Joyce Stephenson - https://woodcarverschildren.weebly.com/william-harry-rogers.html

William married Mary Ann LANSDALE [29482] [MRIN: 10414]. (Mary Ann LANSDALE [29482] died circa 1875.)