Frank Cresson Schell

Background

Schell, Frank Cresson was born on May 3, 1857 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Frank H. and Martha A. (Carr) Schell.

Education

Studied Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts.

Career

Illustrated for mags. and periodicals until 1898. Artist and correspondent Leslie’s Weekly, Spanish-American War. Art editor Leslie’s Weekly, 1898-1903.

Art editor North American, Philadelphia, 1905, retired January 1925. Exhibited in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Burralo, etc.

Membership

Member Philadelphia Sketch.

Connections

Married Clara V. Saylor, February 18, 1880.

Father:

Frank H. Schell

Mother:

Martha A. (Carr) Schell

Spouse:

Clara V. Saylor