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Sophia Elizabeth STEFFANONI
Also known as: née Steffanoni, Sophie
Born: 8/05/1873
Died: 1/11/1906
Additional Information:Impressionist Artist.
In 1886 her embroidery was exhibited at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London. Ca 1890 she joined the family business as full-time designer and embroiderer.
In 1891 she won the prize for water-colour painting at the National Juvenile Industrial Exhibition.
1893 - At the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, United States of America she exhibited an Australian Coat of Arms in gold bullion, winning a medal.
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References
Gressor, Megan. (1988, December 20). Tin trunk treasures. Woman’s Day, 46-47.