Margaret Ann Field b. 22 April 1842

Also known as Maggie Ann Field, Margaret Ann Lang
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Maker
A painter and embroiderer who dedicated much of her life to the development of a new form of crocheted lace. An amateur astronomer, she wrote two books, one on Australian lace crochet that received a commendation from Queen Alexandra, and another, an instruction booklet on star-gazing.
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88/958 Irish crochet square, cotton, Mrs Edwin Field, Australia, [1900-1920]
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88/957 Doily, cotton, Mrs Edwin Field, Australia, 1900-1915
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88/960 Sample, lace crochet border, Mrs Edwin Field, Australia, 1900-1910
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88/961 Sample, lace crochet border, silk, Mrs Edwin Field, Australia, 1900-1910
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88/952 Dress, infant's, cotton, Mrs Edwin Field, Australia, 1880-1890
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88/953 Dress, infant's, cotton muslin / lace, Mrs Edwin Field, Australia, 1880-1890
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Other occupations
  • Amateur astronomer (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Writer (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Amateur astronomer (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Writer (ANZSIC code: 9002)
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