William Frater b. 1890

Also known as "Jock" Frater
  • Designer ,
  • Artist
Frater's career began with an apprenticeship in glass design in Scotland. He arrived in Melbourne 1910, worked with Brooks, Robinson and Co. in stained glass, later with E.L. Yencken, Melbourne. Best known as a figurative painter following training at the George Bell School, Melbourne. Elected President of the Victorian Artists Society.
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Dick Wittman wrote a biography – 'William Frater: A Life With Colour’. Melb Uni Press 2000

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  • stained glass designer
  • painter