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Alice Clary Earle Hyde
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Alice Clary Earle
1876 Brooklyn, New York
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| Died | January 17, 1943 (aged 66–67) Waterbury, Connecticut
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| Nationality | American |
Alice Clary Earle Hyde (1876-1943) was an American artist who specialized in drawing plants. She was also a conservationist, meaning she worked to protect nature and its resources.
About Alice Clary Earle Hyde
Alice Clary Earle Hyde was born in 1876 in Brooklyn, New York. Her mother was Alice Morse Earle, a well-known author.
Her Work as an Artist
Alice helped create a book called A guide to the wild flowers east of the Mississippi and north of Virginia. This book was published in 1928. She likely drew many of the beautiful plant pictures for it.
Alice was also an illustrator for a version of Webster's Dictionary. This means she drew pictures to help explain words in the dictionary.
Protecting Nature
Alice was very involved in protecting nature. She was a member of the New England Wildflower Society. She even served as the vice president of this important group.
In 1936, Alice organized a special art show. It was called Colonial Folk Arts and Customs Pertaining to Plants. This show displayed old artworks and traditions from America's early days, all related to plants.
Just before she passed away in 1943, Alice wrote a story. It was called Spooky The Story of a Remarkable Ovenbird. It was published in a newsletter for bird lovers, which is now known as the Carolina Bird Club.
Later Life
Alice Clary Earle Hyde passed away on January 17, 1943. She died in Waterbury, Connecticut.
