Jessie Rebecca I'Anson b. 2 March 1862

Also known as Jessie Rebecca Cowley
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Accomplished South Australian lacemaker and needlewoman. I'Anson was widowed at 36, and used her skills to support herself and her family for the remainder of her life.
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Name
Jessie Rebecca I'Anson
Also known as Jessie Rebecca Cowley
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Other Occupation
  • Needlewoman
  • Lacemaker (ANZSIC code: 1351)
  • Needlework teacher
Birth date
2 March 1862
Birth place
Reynella, SA
Death date
1958
Death place
South Australia
Active Period
  • c.1890 - c.1950
Residence
  • 1920 - 1958 North Adelaide, SA
  • c.1891 - c.1919 Kadina, SA
  • 1886 - 1890 Wonna, Burra district, SA
  • c.1862 - c.1885 Reynella, SA
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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Other occupations
  • Needlewoman
  • Lacemaker (ANZSIC code: 1351)
  • Needlework teacher
  • Needlewoman
  • Lacemaker
  • Needlework teacher