oldest sister of the ten siblings.
She was an artist, teacher, and died tragically young - a spinster. Her artworks
were stored away for 40 years until they saw the light of day again.
Not much can be found on her actual life, but I am slowly finding her, amongst
what I have just inherited.
The reason she has become a misty legend, is that she died when my Mother
was only 3, she was my Mum's Godmother. There may have been 20 yrs
conceivably between her and my grandmother's ages. My Grandmother was the
baby of the family.
I will add to this archive from time to time. Next to come are the hand painted
china pieces she did, photos of her, her craft work, and whatever else comes to
light.
Who knew, the glazed brown pot top shelf far left, is hers.
There are 4 of these hand painted plates.
One of the rare oils, the biggest and most atmospheric. Others are a tiny tobacco tin with seascape,
and 3 farmyard animals on circular tin shields. Probably from her family farm out Bathurst way.
Inside this cabinet, many vases with hand painted botanical specimens on them.
A picture of her mother, Hannah Palser Prior, her wedding dress is currently
on display in The Powerhouse Museum.
In this room, the oil, the dresser with 4 plates, and a picture of her mother in old age.
The cabinet with many vases, and a lovely waratah watercolour on the wall is hers.
Below is a doll owned by her baby sister, my grandmother. A piece from a teaset her youngest sisters
played with, and the 3 Sydney scenes as they are uncropped. We also have the cedar boards she
pinned her paper to. There is a painter's palette, is it hers?
Below is the studio where we find a trunk full of her watercolours, and heirloom linens,
and a suitcase owned by Annette Kellerman.
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