Florence Broadhurst b. 28 July 1899

Also known as Florence Maude Broadhurst
  • Designer (Graphic Designer),
  • Maker ,
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer),
  • Artist (Performance Artist)
Acclaimed singer, dancer, actress, artist and designer. Broadhurst was most well known for her vibrant wall-paper designs which were sought after in Australia and internationally during the 1960s and 1970s. These designs continue to have a following as a result of their re-release by Signature Prints.
Tags: Wallpaper, Design
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Name
Florence Broadhurst
Also known as Florence Maude Broadhurst
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Designer (Graphic Designer)
  • Maker
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
  • Artist (Performance Artist)
Other Occupation
  • Singer (ANZSIC code: 9002) -
  • Dancer -
  • Actor -
Tags:
Wallpaper
Design
Birth date
28 July 1899
Birth place
Mt. Perry, QLD
Birth note
Born at Mungy Station
Death date
c.15 October 1977
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1960 -
Residence
  • - Mt. Perry, QLD
  • - St. Leonards, NSW
  • - Paddington, NSW
  • - England, UK
  • - Shanghai, China
Initial Record Data Source
  • Powerhouse Museum

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  • Powerhouse Museum
Date modified Nov. 7, 2012, 3:56 p.m. Nov. 7, 2012, 3:53 p.m.
References [<ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, 'Florence Broadhurst floral wallpaper', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Philippa Rossiter (c.2005), 'Florence Broadhurst', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>] [<ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, 'Florence Broadhurst floral wallpaper', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>]