William Frater b. 1 January 1890

Also known as "Jock" Frater
  • Designer (Glass & metal Artist / Designer),
  • Artist (Painter)
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.
Tags: stained glass designer, painter, Lecturer
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Arnold Shore
1897
Artist (Painter), Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator), Designer (Glass & metal Artist / Designer)
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Ian Fairweather
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Artist (Painter), Artist (Draughtsman)
associate of
Maria Teresa Vigano
1884
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William Harding
1930
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John Borrack
1933
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Lina Bryans
1890
Artist (Painter), Artist (Draughtsman)
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Noel Flood
1890
Artist (Ceramist), Artist (Sculptor)
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Percy Leason
1890
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Mary Mercer
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Artist (Painter)

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