Historical information

From 1934 until the 1960s Elsie Henderson worked at the Association for the Blind as a home visitor for women who were blind or vision impaired. Blind herself, Ms Henderson had 300 women on her visitation list and would visit three to four women daily. In the 1950s Elsie began to make visits to people who were blind or vision impaired in Geelong and surrounds, providing our first services in the region.
During a visit Elsie would talk to her clients, offering her assistance and training in daily living skills whilst her guide would note conditions in the house and help with any necessary housework. Sadly Elsie passed away in 1976, but her contribution to people who are blind or vision impaired continues to be an inspiration for all.
In this portrait, she wears a mid-blue jacket with a floral shirt, pearl necklace and her MBE attached to her jacket. This painting hung in the former Kooyong Day Centre until it was demolished in 1999.

Physical description

1 art original in frame