Mary Jane Hannaford b. 27 March 1840

  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Quilter and embroiderer, Hannaford began making quilts in 1920, when she was 80 years old. There are seven known quilts initialled 'M.J.H.', all found in the Parramatta (NSW) district.
Name
Mary Jane Hannaford
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Other Occupation
  • Farmer (ANZSIC code: 01)
Birth date
27 March 1840
Birth place
Devonshire, England, Uk
Death date
1930
Death place
Blandford, NSW
Burial place
Murrurundi Cemetery, Murrurundi, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1920 - c.1924
Arrival
  • 1842
Residence
  • c.1891 - c.1930 Blandford, NSW
  • Tamworth, NSW
  • Port Stephens, NSW
  • Sydney, NSW
  • c.1840 - c.1842 England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book