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Freda Beard

Main details

Main details for this item.
Reference number
1996/4843
Name
Freda Beard
AKA
F B
Collection
Object type
  • Person
Completeness
36%
  • Biography

    AttributeValue
    Biography
    Freda Beard was a portrait painter and commercial artist. In 1928 she designed the cover for Pall Mall magazine. In 1924 she designed a poster for the British Emprie Exhibition and in 1925 another for the Royal Mail Line. She exhibited twice at the Royal Academy.

    It is probable that Freda Beard also signed her work F B.
    Employment
    Designed posters for the Underground Group, 1921-1926
    Role
    Artist,