Sarah Martha Furphy b. 1878

Also known as Sarah Martha McCausland, Mattie Furphy
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  • Artist (Painter)
A painter and metalworker, Furphy was an outstanding student who won a Grand Prix at the 1908 Franco-British Exhibition in London while still a student. The metalwork of the 'tiny, corsetted Edwardian belle' is preserved in Tom Collins House at Swanbourne.
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Franco-British Exhibition of Science, Arts and Industries, London
Date
14 May 1908 - 31 October 1908
Place
Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK
Description

the Franco-British Exhibition of Science, Arts and Industries, London was held in 1908. Australia was represented with a “dedicated stand-along pavilion” with sections assigned to each state.

artists included:
Stephen Spurling III
W.G. Piguenit
Harriet Halligan
Anne Dorrington
Percy Stanway-Tapp
Sarah Furphy
Tom Roberts
Bertram Mackennal
Charles Hoffbauer
Theodora Cowan
Suzanne Gether
Muriel Binney
Elizabeth Williamson
Alfred East
Frances Hodgkins
Thea Proctor

Type
Exhibition
Tags
1908 Franco-British Exhibition
exhibited at
Women's Work Exhibition
Date
1907
Place
Perth, WA
Description
Type
Exhibition
Women's Work Exhibition
Date
1907
Place
Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Vic
Description

Sometimes referred to as Australian Exhibition of Women’s Work.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Chamber of Manufactures' exhibition
Date
1906
Place
Perth, WA
Description
Type
Exhibition

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Related recognitions
  • Franco-British Exhibition of Science, Arts and Industries, London 14 May 1908 - 31 October 1908 Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK (received)
  • Franco-British Exhibition of Science, Arts and Industries, London 14 May 1908 - 31 October 1908 Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK (received)