Sylvia Nancy Goaman ( Priestley; 30 April 1924 – 3 August 2006) was a British

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, specialising in textile,

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, and

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design. In collaboration with her husband,

Michael Goaman Geoffrey Michael Goaman (1921–2009) was a graphic designer and illustrator, who designed a number of British commemorative postage stamps starting with the 4d stamp in the set for the Coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953, and then many in the 19 ...

, she is known for designing a range of

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: her husband was often given sole credit for what were mainly her design.

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1924 births 2006 deaths British graphic designers British stamp designers Women graphic designers British stained glass artists and manufacturers {{UK-artist-stub