William Harry Rogers (1825-1873) married Mary Ann Lonsdale in 1847 in St. Pancras, London, England
.Children - Mary Eliza Rogers (1849-1934) married James B. Coughtrie; Sydney Rogers (1851-1868); Arthur Rogers (1854 - ?); Emily Rogers (1857-1919); Kate Rogers (1861-1942) married William Hyde in 1895; Isabel Rogers (1865-1951); Charles Bennett Rogers (1868-?).
Harry Rogers was an ornamental designer, his most prestigious work being that of the cradle which his father carved for Queen Victoria. However, he was most notable for his designs for book covers, an art which reached its peak in the mid 19th century. His illustrations for page borders and head and tail pieces are to be found in many books. He is notable for intricate cover designs, often showing elaboration of title letters or dense foliage. Perhaps the best known is a book entitled "Spiritual Conceits, Extracted from the Writings of the Fathers, the Old English Poets, etc." published in 1862. This book is a beautiful work of art showcasing his emblematic drawings coupled with quotes from writings of English poets. (See pictures below). A companion book is entitled "Emblems of the Christian Life", and is identical to the first except for the title. Other book covers he designed can be found on Tupper's "Proverbial Philosophy" and "Quarles' Emblems" on which he collaborated with Charles Henry Bennett. One of his most delightful is the design blocked on Rimmel's "Book of Perfumes". He also collaborated with Wilhelm Busch on a children's book in 1868 entitled "A Bushel of Merry Thoughts". Harry died at the age of 47 in Soho, London, in the presence of his brother George Alfred Rogers.
Harry Rogers was an ornamental designer, his most prestigious work being that of the cradle which his father carved for Queen Victoria. However, he was most notable for his designs for book covers, an art which reached its peak in the mid 19th century. His illustrations for page borders and head and tail pieces are to be found in many books. He is notable for intricate cover designs, often showing elaboration of title letters or dense foliage. Perhaps the best known is a book entitled "Spiritual Conceits, Extracted from the Writings of the Fathers, the Old English Poets, etc." published in 1862. This book is a beautiful work of art showcasing his emblematic drawings coupled with quotes from writings of English poets. (See pictures below). A companion book is entitled "Emblems of the Christian Life", and is identical to the first except for the title. Other book covers he designed can be found on Tupper's "Proverbial Philosophy" and "Quarles' Emblems" on which he collaborated with Charles Henry Bennett. One of his most delightful is the design blocked on Rimmel's "Book of Perfumes". He also collaborated with Wilhelm Busch on a children's book in 1868 entitled "A Bushel of Merry Thoughts". Harry died at the age of 47 in Soho, London, in the presence of his brother George Alfred Rogers.