Vera Lindsay Whitesides b. 1886

  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer),
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Maker (Carver),
  • Maker (Glass & metal Artist / Designer)
Described as a women of charm, Vera was a versatile artist proficient in a wide range of art and craft media. Best known in her own time as a successful miniaturist and portrait painter. Her family ran a cabinet-making firm and she was also active in furniture design and making.
Tags: Craftworker, Minaturist
Name
Vera Lindsay Whitesides
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Maker (Carver)
  • Maker (Glass & metal Artist / Designer)
Tags:
Craftworker
Minaturist
Birth date
1886
Birth place
Oatlands, TAS
Death date
1941
Death place
Hobart, TAS
Active Period
  • 1906 - 1941
Residence
  • 1896 - 1941 Hobart, TAS
  • 1886 - 1896 Oatlands, TAS
Training
  • 1906 - 1909 Hobart Technical School, Hobart, TAS
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage with additions