Aileen Stace

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Aileen Mary Stace BEM (1895–1977) was a notable New Zealand craftswoman, spinner and spinning teacher. She was born in Stoney Creek, Manawatu/Horowhenua, New Zealand, in 1895.[1]

In the 1968 Queen's Birthday Honours, Stave was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to the community of Eastbourne, particularly in the encouragement of wool handcrafts.[2]

References

  1. ^ Brooke-White, Julia. "Aileen Mary Stace". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  2. ^ "No. 44602". The London Gazette (Supplement). 8 June 1968. p. 6341.