Historical information

Ivy Wilson left Humffray Street State School and as a 12 year old enrolled at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. She studied Art there from 1920 to 1922. Ivy Wilson later became a successful dressmaker and was able to make her own patterns.

Ivy's father was an orthopedic bootmaker. They lived at 17 Mair St. and his shop was an underground section.

Physical description

Sepia photograph showing a number of student of Ballarat's Humffray Street State School Grade Five pupils. The girl kneeling 4th from the right is Ivy Wilson.