Mackenzie, Laura Jemima Muir
Gender:
Female
Date and place of birth:
February 1801, Perthshire
Date and place of death:
1828, Perthshire
Worked:
(fl) Early 19th century
Known places of work:
Perthshire
Known techniques:
Cut paper
Known materials:
Paper
Frames:
Unknown
Signature:
Recorded
Introduction:
Laura Mackenzie was the third daughter of Sir Alexander Muir Mackenzie Bail, born in 1801 at the family estate ‘Delvine’ in Perthshire. She produced cut work as a teenager. These were mostly group pieces depicting domestic scenes such as babies being bathed, children playing cards, and older members of a family playing chess. As may be expected, she appears to have cut silhouettes more as a hobby than a profession.
Additional research about Laura Jemima Muir Mackenzie:
Source: McKechnie (Author of, British Silhouette Artists and their Work 1760-1860)
Mackenzie, Laura Jemima Muir (McKechnie Section 1)Source: Joll (Hon. Secretary of the Silhouette Collectors Club and Editor of the Club's newsletter)
Mackenzie, Laura Jemima Muir (SCC Newsletter September 2012)