May Creeth b. 1854

Also known as Mary Elizabeth Creeth
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Carver),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Photographer)
May Creeth was born in 1854. She was a painter, china painter, teacher, photographer and pyrographer. Creeth trained in art at the South Kensington Schools (now Royal College of Art) in London. In 1902 she imported a kiln to be able to fire china painting and commenced decorating china with images of native flowers. Creeth was one of a number of award winners at the 'Coolgardie Exhibition' of 1899.
Tags: China painting, Pyrography
Name
May Creeth
Also known as Mary Elizabeth Creeth
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Carver)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: P)
Tags:
China painting
Pyrography
Birth date
1854
Birth place
Victoria
Death date
22 September 1947
Active Period
  • c.1898 - c.1926
Residence
  • Subiaco, WA
Training
  • South Kensington Schools, London, England, UK
Initial Record Data Source
  • Western Australian artists, designers & makers (1829-1959)