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Alderson, Augusta (1842-1845)

Alderson, Augusta

Hartfield, Sheffield; decorator of furniture (fl.1842-5)

Alderson was the decorator of two cabinets (illus. Riley (2008), p. 35), one of which is inscribed 'Commenced Painting this Cabinet Sept 24th 1842... Finished May 23rd 1845... ‘.  The drawers are illustrated with her travels throughout the UK. She lived at Harthill Rectory.

 

Source: Riley, Penwork.  A Decorative Phenomenon (2008).