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Thomas Handforth

Thomas Scofield Handforth (September 16, 1897 – October 19, 1948) was an American artist and etcher. He wrote and illustrated the children's picture book Mei Li based on personal experience in China and won the 1939 Caldecott Medal for illustration.

He was born in Tacoma, Washington, and studied art at the University of Washington. During World War I, he served in France with the anatomical unit in the Army's Sanitary Corps. He later studied art at L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in France. He lived in various locations, such as Paris, India, North Africa, Mexico, and China.

American artist (1897-1948)

Born 16 September 1897
Died 19 October 1948

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  • Cover of: Mei Li
    First published in 1938 11 editions in 2 languages — 5 previewable Cover of edition meili00hand Cover of edition meili00hand Cover of edition meilidexinnian0000hand Cover of edition meilihand00hand

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  • Cover of: Faraway meadow
    First published in 1939 1 edition in 1 language

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American artist (1897-1948)

Born 16 September 1897
Died 19 October 1948

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