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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Citations

  • 'NSW Death Records : 1570/1877’.

  • 'NSW Birth Records : 6322/1881’.

See also

  • 'chapter 11, plate 465'.

Initial data sources

  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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Related recognitions
  • 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)
  • First and Second prizes for her bookbinding at the First Annual Exhibition, 1907. (received)