Nancy Greene b. 16 June 1894

Also known as Nancy Maureen Browne, Maureen Browne, Nancy Maureen Angell Greene
  • Artist ,
  • Designer
After her father lost much of his wealth, Greene, although under no pressure, felt obliged to find work. She worked as a commercial artist, specialising in fashion catalogues. She would return to her interest in fashion and art after the social upheavals of the two world wars, when she created hats and handbags in the 1950s.
Name
Nancy Greene
Also known as:
  • Nancy Maureen Browne
  • Maureen Browne
  • Nancy Maureen Angell Greene
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist
  • Designer
Other Occupation
  • Grocer (ANZSIC code: 4110) -
  • Fashion designer (ANZSIC code: 6924) -
  • Commercial artist (ANZSIC code: 6924) -
Birth date
16 June 1894
Birth place
Melbourne, VIC
Death date
31 December 1991
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1959 - c.1965
  • 1913 - 1914
Residence
  • c.1946 - c.1991 Sydney, NSW
  • 1913 - 1915 Brisbane, QLD
Training
  • 1912 with Dattilo Rubbo and Sydney University, NSW
  • 1908 - 1910 Abbotsleigh, Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book