Jane Tost b. c.1817

Also known as Ada Jane Rohu
  • Artist ,
  • Maker
Taxidermist in partnership with her daughter Ada Jane Rohu. For over forty years (1860-1900) Jane Tost and Ada Jane Rohu were the most consistent and most successful NSW women exhibitors at international exhibitions, winning at least twenty medals between them.
Name
Jane Tost
Also known as Ada Jane Rohu
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist
  • Maker
Other Occupation
  • Taxidermists (ANZSIC code: 2599) -
Birth date
c.1817
Birth place
England, UK
Death date
1889
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1839 - c.1889
Arrival
  • c.1855 (Tasmania.)
Residence
  • c.1845 - c.1855 London, England, UK
  • c.1860 - c.1889 Sydney, NSW
Cultural Heritage
  • English
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage with additions