John Philipps Emslie

John Philipps Emslie (1839–1913) was a British topographical artist and folklorist.

From 1854, Emslie studied at The Working Men’s College, and was a student of Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

He became a topographical artist, and illustrated The Illustrated topical record of London vol. 9. in 1900.

He wrote and illustrated the New Canterbury Tales (Griffith, Farran, Okeden & Welsh) ca.1887.

Emslie was an original member of The Folklore Society and was a council member for that Society. He gathered local folklore from around England, making notes and topographical drawings.