Ronald McRae for Clio et Claire

Ronald McRae created one and only one New Yorker cover for the issue of May 15, 1926. The cover is a bit tantalizing in that it does not show us any faces. 

McRae was active in the Toronto theater scene providing stage and costume design. An advertisement by McRae for Clio et Claire perfume was published the same year as the New Yorker cover. The illustration is a circular art deco design and we do get to see a face. The ad is currently on offer on eBay.

Ronald McRae
eBay listing accessed May 28, 2025

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Ronald McRae
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McRae's New Yorker cover and its original art were previously discussed here.

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