Margaret Maitland Howard: A Pioneer of Prehistoric Worlds Margaret Maitland Howard (1898-1983) wasn’t merely a modeller and illustrator; she was, in essence, an archaeologist brought to life. Born into a family steeped in artistic tradition – her father, Henry James Howard, was himself a respected artist – Margaret developed a unique skill: the ability to breathe tangible reality into the often-abstract world of prehistoric reconstruction. Her work transcended simple illustration, becoming a vital tool for understanding and communicating the complexities of human history before written recor…