Matilda Butters

Also known as Matilda O'Neill
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Costume designer. As the wife of would-be politician James Stewart Butters she managed a short but exciting career as spouse--and vote-getter by gaining public attention with her garish fancy dress. Her husband sometimes joined in the fun by donning complementary costumes.
Name
Matilda Butters
Also known as Matilda O'Neill
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Other Occupation
  • costume designer (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Death date
7 February 1878
Death place
Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Active Period
  • 1863 - 1869
Residence
  • 1878 Collins Street, Melbourne, Vic.
  • Western District of Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book