Signe Hammarsten-Jansson
Swedish artist (1882–1970)
Died aged 88GeminiSweden
Biography
Signe "Ham" Hammarsten-Jansson (née Hammarsten, 1 June 1882 – 6 July 1970) was a Sweden-born graphic artist, illustrator and caricaturist who spent most of her career in Finland. She was Finland's first professional stamp designer, designing around 220 Finnish postage stamps over three decades. She was the mother of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomin characters.
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Career highlights
Genres
- caricature
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Viktor Jansson
- Parents
- Fredrik Hammarsten
- Siblings
- Einar Hammarsten
Quick answers about Signe Hammarsten-Jansson
- How old was Signe Hammarsten-Jansson?
- Signe Hammarsten-Jansson died on July 6, 1970 at the age of 88.
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- Signe Hammarsten-Jansson was born on June 1, 1882.
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- Signe Hammarsten-Jansson's zodiac sign is Gemini.
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- Signe Hammarsten-Jansson is a citizen of Sweden, Finland, Grand Duchy of Finland.
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- According to Wikidata, Signe Hammarsten-Jansson's spouse is or was Viktor Jansson.
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- Wikidata lists 3 children of Signe Hammarsten-Jansson.
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