Bessie Mabel Rischbieth b. 16 October 1874

  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
An early activist for womens' rights, a theosophist and life long feminist, Bessie Mabel Rischbieth was a well known figure in Perth. Her early training in the arts was later replaced with a passion for writing.
Name
Bessie Mabel Rischbieth
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Other Occupation
  • Justice of the Peace (ANZSIC code: 7540)
Birth date
16 October 1874
Birth place
Burra, South Australia
Death date
13 March 1967
Death place
Perth, Western Australia
Active Period
  • 1905 - 1967
Residence
  • 1904 - 1967 Unalla, Peppermint Grove, Perth, Western Australia
  • 1899 - 1904 Perth, Western Australia
  • c.1884 - c.1898 Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia
  • c.1884 Adelaide, South Australia
  • c.1874 Burra, South Australia
Training
  • Advanced School for Girls, Adelaide, SA
  • c.1884 - c.1898 Miss Stanton's School, Glenelg, Adelaide, SA
  • 1905 Perth Technical School, Perth, WA
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage with additions