Margaret B. Weir b. 7 October 1856

  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer),
  • Artist (Painter)
Weir was a painter, art teacher and gifted needleworker, though she regarded this element of her artistic life as a hobby. A student at the National Gallery School in Victoria, Weir's later wildflower watercolours were said to be inspired by the style of Ellis Rowan.
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Name
Margaret B. Weir
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • art teacher
Birth date
7 October 1856
Birth place
Steiglitz, Vic.
Death date
2 August 1934
Death place
Parkville, Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • c.1890 - c.1932
Residence
  • Royal Parade, Parkville, Melbourne, Vic.
Training
  • 1890 - 1891 National Gallery of Victoria School, Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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Related people
  • Rowan, Marian Ellis (associate of)
Related events
  • [solo exhibition] (exhibited at)