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The Art and Bohemian Character of Ethel Wallace

Authors
  • Michael Mamp (Iowa State University)
  • Mary Lynn Lynn Damhorst (Iowa State Universtiy)

Abstract

Ethel Wallace was a painter and textile artist who gained great prominence in the early part of the 20th century. Wallace’s work was exhibited in Paris, London, New York, and Philadelphia. Her textiles were featured by Macy’s department store and published in Vogue. Ms. Wallace’s social circle included Paul Poiret, Gertrude Whitney and opera singer Eva Gauthier. Yet, by her death, Wallace and her work had fallen from the public eye. Despite her artistic achievements and innovation of technique, her story has been written out of the history books.

Keywords: art, batik, women, textiles

How to Cite:

Mamp, M. & Damhorst, M. L., (2013) “The Art and Bohemian Character of Ethel Wallace”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 70(1).

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Published on
2013-01-01

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