Matilda Butters

Also known as Matilda O'Neill
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Costume designer. As the wife of would-be politician James Stewart Butters she managed a short but exciting career as spouse--and vote-getter by gaining public attention with her garish fancy dress. Her husband sometimes joined in the fun by donning complementary costumes.
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Name
Matilda Butters
Also known as Matilda O'Neill
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Other Occupation
  • costume designer
Death date
7 February 1878
Death place
Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Active Period
  • 1863 - 1869
Residence
  • 1878 Collins Street, Melbourne, Vic.
  • Western District of Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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