Mrs J. Alexander

Also known as Mrs M. Alexander
  • Artist (Carver),
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Sculptor)
Female colonial wood carver and craft worker who exhibited her wares, including two carved mirrors, at the Sydney International Exhibition in 1879. Given that near identical works were exhibited the following year at the Melbourne International Exhibition it is thought that J. Alexander and M. Alexander are in fact the same person.

craftworker and wood carver, Sydney. At Sydney International Exhibition 1879 – Ladies’ Court: Alexander, Mrs J., 48 Margaret-street, Sydney, no.1261 Two mirrors, the frames work in leather imitation. Carved woodwork. Fancy Work.

Melbourne International Exhibition 1880: Ladies’ Court, New South Wales – Alexander, Mrs M., Sydney – Two Mirrors, Carved woodwork, etc., framed imitation leather – 2nd award.

This entry is a stub. You can help the DAAO by submitting a biography.

Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1999
Last updated:
2011