Gertrude Alice Kay | |
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 Gertrude and the May 1924 cover of Ladies' Home Journal | |
| Born | January 30, 1884 Alliance, Ohio, United States |
| Died | December 17, 1939 (aged 55) Youngstown, Ohio, United States |
| Resting place | Alliance City Cemetery 40°55′56″N 81°06′46″W / 40.9323°N 81.1128°W |
| Education | Alliance High School Philadelphia School of Design for Women Drexel University Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts |
| Known for | Children's literature and illustration |
| Movement | Golden Age of Illustration |
Gertrude Alice Kay (January 30, 1884 – December 17, 1939) was an American children's literature illustrator and author best known for her work in fairy tales and beginner novels. She was active during America's Golden Age of Illustration.