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Field, Margaret Ann, b. 1842

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 ...

Twynam, Emily Rose, b. 1845

Sketcher, designer and carver. Her numerous works are now owned by the National Trust (NSW).

O'Connor, Kate, b. 1876

Tufnell, Louise, b. 1878

Craftworker, working with fashion and costume designs featuring decorative beadwork and hand embroidery.

Whitesides, Vera Lindsay, b. 1886

Described as a women of charm, Vera was a versatile artist proficient in a wide range of art and craft media. Best known in her ...

Broadhurst, Florence, b. 1899

Acclaimed singer, dancer, actress, artist and designer. Broadhurst was most well known for her vibrant wall-paper designs which were sought after in Australia and internationally ...

Aarons, Anita, b. 1912

Anita Aarons had a diverse career working as a jeweller, sculptor, art administrator, radio commentator, teacher and art editor for an architecture publication, while living ...

Dorrough, Heather, b. 1933

Dorrough was born in London where she worked as an interior designer. She came to Australia via New York and continued her interiors work while ...

Fuchs, Douglas, b. 1947

Tully, Peter, b. 1947

Artist and gay activist, was included in the Tin Sheds exhibition, "Dead Gay Artists", in 2002.

Williamson, Liz, b. 1949

Textile artist Liz Williamson began weaving in the late 1970s. Sometimes wearable, sometimes for display, her artworks have been exhibited and collected in Japan, Canada, ...