Emily Harriet Pelloe b. 1877

Also known as Ixia
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Emily Harriet Pelloe was a wildflower painter, author, naturalist, journalist and equestrienne. Well known for her riding expeditions, she became an expert botanist contributing to the wide study of wildflowers in WA.
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Name
Emily Harriet Pelloe
Also known as Ixia
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Botanist
  • Equestrienne
  • Journalist
  • Naturalist
  • Author
Birth date
1877
Birth place
Victoria, Australia, Victoria (?)
Birth note
Place uncertain
Death date
1941
Active Period
  • c.1917 - c.1938
Residence
  • c.1917 Western Australia
  • c.1893 Western Australia
  • c.1901 - c.1917 Mildura, Victoria
Training
  • Self-trained
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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Related stub people
  • Sundercombe, J. S. (Mrs) (child of)
  • Sundercombe, J. S. (Mr) (child of)
  • Pelloe, Theodore (spouse of)
  • Garis, C. J. De (associate of)
Related stub person groups
  • Naturalists' Club (first woman member) (associate of)
  • De Garis Publishing House (associate of)
  • Women's Interest' page, West Australian (associate of)
  • Government Tourist Bureau (associate of)
  • St Catherine's College, University of WA (associate of)
  • The Emily Pelloe Turnou (associate of)
Related people
  • Gardner, Charles (associate of)
Related collections
  • University of Western Australia, WA (collected in)
Related recognitions
  • Emily Harriet Pelloe was commissioned to paint illustrations for brochures issued by the Government Tourist Bureau. (received)