The Works of Rose O'Neill
Her Advertising Work
During her early years in New York, Rose illustrated for such
periodicals as Harper’s, Life, Broadway Life, Cosmopolitan, and
Colliers. By 1896 she was on staff at Puck Magazine where she
produced nearly 700 cartoons and illustrations. Her work became
highly recognizable and advertising executives took notice. Among
the many clients who hired Rose were Oxydol, Rock Island Railroad,
Edison Phonograph, Brownie Cameras, Kellogg Cornflakes, Pratt and
Lambert Varnishes, and Jell-O (which was her most recognizable
advertising account). She did in the neighborhood of 100
illustrations for Jell-O from 1909 to 1922.
Advertising Gallery
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