Alexandra Agnes Nance Mackenzie b. 11 February 1912

Also known as Alexandra Agnes Nan Kirkwood, Nan Mackenzie
  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Female fabric designer and printmaker who worked with Annie Outlaw in Sydney to establish colourful designs with Australian motifs for international markets during the 1940s and 1950s.
Name
Alexandra Agnes Nance Mackenzie
Also known as:
  • Alexandra Agnes Nan Kirkwood
  • Nan Mackenzie
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Other Occupation
  • Embroidery designer (ANZSIC code: 1334)
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102)
  • Scarf designer (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • Sign writer (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Birth date
11 February 1912
Birth place
Bowral, NSW
Death date
1998
Active Period
  • c.1912 - c.1974
Residence
  • c.1912 - c.1995 Sydney, New South Wales
Training
  • c.1929 East Sydney Technical College, Sydney, NSW
  • Sydney Church of England Girls Grammar School (SCEGGS), Redlands, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage with additions