Frostic, Gwen (1906–2001)
Frostic, Gwen (1906–2001)
American nature artist. Born 1906 in Sandusky, Michigan; died April 26, 2001, in Benzonia, Michigan; dau. of Fred (school superintendent) and Sara Frostic; attended Eastern Michigan University and Western Michigan University; never married.
Widely known Michigan artist of block prints, founded Presscraft Papers (1950s) and sold her stationery and postcards for over 50 years. Inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame (1986).
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