Lizzie Waite

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SLSA catalogueLizzie Waite Last edited by: Peter Kolomitsev

SLSA referenceB 7723/354 Last edited by: Peter Kolomitsev

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PhotographerWivell & Co., photographer Last edited by: Peter Kolomitsev

TitleLizzie Waite Last edited by: Peter Kolomitsev

Date taken1903 Last edited by: Peter Kolomitsev

Description

Lizzie Waite aged 16 years old, dressed as Forget Me Nots.

History/biography

Elizabeth Waite, daughter of pastoralist Peter Waite, became lifelong friends with Clara Serena. Elizabeth and her brother David were board members on the ‘Serena Trust ltd”. She acted as chaperon for Clara when she won her scholarship in 1908 to the Royal College of Music, London. When she passed away in 1931 Elizabeth bequeathed £10000 to her "beloved Clara".

Depicts or relates to

Other collection itemDavid Waite Last edited by: Peter Kolomitsev

Peter Waite with daughters Last edited by: Peter Kolomitsev

PersonClara Serena (1890-1972) Last edited by: Peter Kolomitsev

More informationA LEGACY OF £10,000 TO MADAME CLARA SERENA MRS. MACMEIKAN'S WILL Last edited by: Peter Kolomitsev

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