Dorothy Elspeth Wilson b. c.1878

Also known as Mrs Richard Wardill, DEW
  • Bookbinder
Dorothy Elspeth Wilson (Mrs Richard Wardill) was a very talented bookbinder. In 1906 she invited a group of six decorative artists and together they decided to form the Society of Arts and Crafts of NSW. Wilson was elected its Honorary Secretary.
Name
Dorothy Elspeth Wilson
Also known as:
  • Mrs Richard Wardill
  • DEW (monogram)
Gender
Female
Roles
Other Occupation
  • Bookbinder (ANZSIC code: 1612) -
Birth date
c.1878
Birth place
Newtown, Sydney, NSW, Newtown?, Sydney, NSW
Birth note
NSW Birth Records suggest date is 1881, place uncertain
Death date
1954
Active Period
  • c.1906 - c.1908
Residence
  • 1908 - 1954 Melbourne, VIC
  • 1878 - 1908 Mosman, Sydney, NSW
Training
  • - Fort Street Girls High School, Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book