Dorothy Elspeth Wilson b. c.1878

Also known as Mrs Richard Wardill, DEW
Dorothy Elspeth Wilson (Mrs Richard Wardill) was a very talented bookbinder. In 1906 she invited a group of six decorative artists and together they decided to form the Society of Arts and Crafts of NSW. Wilson was elected its Honorary Secretary.
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associate of
Suzanne Gether
Artist, Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer), Artist, Artist, Artist (Sculptor)
associate of
Ethel Stephens
1864
Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Painter)
associate of
Mrs Danvers Power
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associate of
Margaret Anglin
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spouse of
Richard Wardill
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child of
née Josephson Alice Cooper Wilson
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child of
William Edward Wilson
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associate of
Ada Ione Newman
1878
Artist, Artist (Painter)

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Related recognitions
  • First and Second prizes for her bookbinding at the First Annual Exhibition, 1907. (received)
  • Nine prizes in the artistic bookbinding categories at the Women's Work Exhibition, Melbourne, 1907. (received)
  • First and Second prizes for her bookbinding at the First Annual Exhibition, 1907. (received)
  • Nine prizes in the artistic bookbinding categories at the Women's Work Exhibition, Melbourne, 1907. (received)