Elinor Josephine Robey b. 1885

Also known as Linor Robey
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Linor, as she was known, was a women of upright nature, and a passion for history. Born of a Quaker family, she studied both in Hobart and Glasgow before returning to her old school to teach needlework and drawing.
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Name
Elinor Josephine Robey
Also known as Linor Robey
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Other Occupation
  • Drawing teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212)
  • Needlework teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212)
Birth date
1885
Birth place
Hobart, Tas.
Death date
1971
Active Period
  • c.1892 - c.1931
Residence
  • Bellerive, Hobart, Tas.
Training
  • c.1913 Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • c.1910 Woodbrooke (Quaker) College, Birmingham, England, UK
  • Hobart Technical College, Hobart, Tas.
Cultural Heritage
  • Quaker
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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References [<ExternalResource: Miley, Caroline (1987), 'Beautiful & Useful: The Arts and Crafts Movement in Tasmania', Launceston, Tasmania : Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery catalogue.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Hewett, Nancy (Mrs).>]