Mrs. R.B. Ellis
dates
Mrs. R.B. Ellis was a member of the Vancouver Arts and
Crafts Association in 1900 (the year the association was founded), as noted
in an article in The Canadian Architect and Builder.
Mrs. Ellis showed her artwork in the first and second annual exhibitions of the
Vancouver Arts and Crafts Association in 1900 and 1901.
She was an Active Member of the B.C. Art League in 1925.
She was living on West 10th Ave. in Vancouver at that time.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
| DATE |
EXHIBITION |
ARTWORK |
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| 1900 Sept. 25-27 |
VACA First Annual Exhibition |
Punch Bowl, Grapes |
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Vase, Persian |
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Bonbon Box, Persian |
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Jewel Box |
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Plate |
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Whiskey Jug, pine cones |
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Fire Screen |
References
B.C. Art League - List of Members, 1924 - 1925.
Clippings
"A fire screen designed by W.J. Bloomfield and executed in wood
and leather with pyrographic decoration by Mrs. Ellis is admirable" ...
"Among the pieces by Mrs. R.B. Ellis, a charming little
jewel box and a fine punch bowl deserve more than passing attention, though all
this member's work is good." ... "Mrs. Ellis' jewel box, decorated with a
form of Persian arabesque, being the noticeable successful exception."
From "British Columbia Letters, No. IV"
The Canadian Architect and Builder, 1900
"Mrs. Ellis' charming work on china was this year represented by but half a
dozen pieces, of which we most admired two plates designed by
Mr. Jas. Bloomfield ... In china
Mrs. Ellis ... and Miss Ede (who gained Mrs. R.B. Ellis's
special prize) ... showed some beautiful work."
From "British Columbia Letters, No. VII"
The Canadian Architect and Builder, 1901
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