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CdM Artists: Edith Cope (1883-1975)

9/3/2021

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Over the years - there have been many noted artists living among Corona del Mar's  Flower Streets.  One of them, Edith Cope was born in California on March 29, 1883.   Known for floral still lifes, her paintings were done with her finger tip/nail and many of her works are miniatures.   
A long time resident of Corona del Mar, she lived at 602 Heliotrope, and passed away at age 91 on January 3, 1975.
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William C. Hatton
1/31/2023 10:39:11 am

I am Edith Cope's grandson. She was born Edith Nattrass and married Fred Joslin who died after Fern and Victor were born. She eventually married Ben Cope and taught school. Her work with handicapped students in Costa Mesa led her to experiment with fingerpainting to help the students. This led to years of exhibits at Laguna Arts Festival. I Have dozens of her paintings, large & small.

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Ron Yeo link
5/24/2023 11:37:42 am

I am the chairman of CdM's historical Resources committee and we are gathering early information on cottages and local artists. Do you have photos of the 602 Heliotrope home or other information?

A future presentation of her work might make a good one for the Sherman Library.

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William C Hatton
6/5/2023 02:42:54 pm

As Edith Cope’s only surviving relative, I am in possession of all remaining paintings, miniatures and ovals.
I would be happy to share these priceless works of art with the community. As Newport residents, I can be reached at 714 907-6288 or the above email address.

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Cindy Kessinger
7/31/2023 04:23:19 pm

William, I believe I have an original fingertip miniature by Edith M Cope. (there’s an ECope signature as well as a tiny sticker on the back) It is framed. My mother and father were antique dealers in Nebraska. Perhaps she purchased at an estate sale. She has passed so I am not sure. It is of aspen/birch trees and very pretty…. I can email you photos…would you be interested? Love to give it a good home.

Cindy.

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