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Girvan, Lizzie
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fl 1883-1892
History
The daughter of a wallpaper manufacturer, Lizzie attended the GSA from 1883 - 1892, winning numerous local and national competitions during her Art School career. Her most significant awards were a silver medal in National Competition in 1889 for her designs for wall paper, and in the same year, the Owen Jones medal and prize in National Competition. Two years later in 1891 she won the Queens Prize in National Competition for a carpet design. Obviously am able student and gifted designer, she was given free Studendship from 1889 -1891.
Her father worked for Brown & McLaren, Paperhangings manufacturer, of 98 Stirling Road. Their factory was on Catherine Lane.
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P861
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- GSA Records
- Glasgow PO Directory, 1883