Vida Turner

  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Turner was a textile designer working from 191 Queen Street, Melbourne. In 1939, registered as V.J. Turner P/L formerly trading as R.M. and Vida J. Turner. A 1940 report states she began at 19 years of age and employed 35 women in Melbourne with a branch in Sydney. She was advertising for staff in 1954. Amongst her employees was the designer Marion Fletcher, later fashion historian.

Citations

  • “youthful artist designs fabrics for the world.” The News, Adelaide 20 March 1940, p.17 (illustrated).

  • “Hand-printed designs.” The Australasian 9 June 1945, p.16, (illustrated, photos by Helmut Newton)

  • “new registrations.” Vida Turner registers as V.J. Turner P/L formerly trading as R.M. and Vida J. Turner. 191 Queen St, Melbourne. The Argus. 18 February 1939, p.6.