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Michael Robinson

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Ruth and Robert, thank you for those leads and ideas, I will explore over the next few days. I have been in contact again with the Wiltshire & Swindon Historical Society where all archives and records for Trufood and Cow & Gate are kept. I recalled that one of the above images was used on a book 'Cradle Days', 1950 and asked the Archivist if the artists name was mentioned. This was the reply: "Dear Rob I have located ‘ cuddle your baby when you want to ‘ as the cover for the Cradle Days booklet and ‘ let her do things for herself ‘ on the cover of the booklet From Spoonfeeding to Family Meals ( ref 2448/12/9/1/5/7) Neither booklet gives details of the ‘artist’ – artwork and design was probably done in-house and no records survive of this ." So I'm fairly certain I've explored that avenue throughly. Thanks for your interest, Rob Pullen.

Michael Robinson

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Ruth, I have looked at some work by the artists you mentioned. Again, lovely work. I'm not sure the artist though. The closest I have come to in terms of style and date is an image for Daddies Sauce adverts. Google: "daddies sauce vintage adverts" and view images you'll see what I mean. The general treatment of the hair, features and skin is so similar. Stylised but not cartoony, if that makes any sense.

Sylvia Evans

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Rob one last ditch attempt. Most art schools teach illustration as a subject, just a possibility that a decent tutor would have some knowledge. Do you have a local art school? They might well be really interested to look at your collection and be able to help. Whilst numbskulls like me just fish around....sorry Ruth I am not calling you a numb skull.

tony challis

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Did you look at the advertising archives? I left a link a few days ago. Posters, adverts. Search by product, year etc. Also, although I haven't used it, you can leave a message asking if they have any information on a given illustration. Not the easiest site to use, but worth a go. Here's the link again ; http://www.advertisingarchives.co.uk/en/category/show_list_page.html

Ken Gillam

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What about the possibility of using social media to contact anyone who worked there in the 1950's who may remember something or possibly be related to the artist.

Ruth Dolan

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Rob..Have you progressed any on this question? I would be very interested to know...I am very interested in illustrations which portray mothers and children and these just feel to be within reach.....that is if I can only reach them...They are definitely of my era.
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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Tried that one once, on a landlord who was dubious about my pet rat: &quot;he's a long-tailed hamster&quot;, I said.... winningly.  Nervously, landlord stroked the &quot;hamster's&quot; head: and - playing the game beautifully - this socking gurt rat who was obviously NOT a hamster licked his finger.  All was well after that.  Wonder if he ever twigged....<div> </div>
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