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'''Edith Carr''' (February 5, 1856 - December 11, 1919) was an American-Canadian [[china painting|China-painter]] and founder of the [[YWCA USA|YWCA]] in [[Victoria, British Columbia]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526035404/http://bcheritage.ca/emilycarrhomework/family/siblings.htm|title=Siblings of Emily Carr|last=Iredale|first=Jennifer|date=2000|website=BC Heritage Archives|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> Most notably, she was the elder sister of Canadian artist [[Emily Carr]].<ref name=":0" /> While Edith's artistry never received the same level of recognition as that of her sister, she won several awards<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|title=Emily Carr, The Untold Story|last=Hembroff-Schleicher|first=Edythe|publisher=Hancock House|year=1978|isbn=|location=Seattle|pages=182}}</ref> for her donations to non-profit religious organizations. Carr raised the funds she would later donate by selling her painted ceramic pieces at Christmas bazaars. {{Citation needed|date=January 2019}}
'''Edith Carr''' (February 5, 1856 - December 11, 1919) was an American-Canadian [[china painting|China-painter]] and founder of the [[YWCA USA|YWCA]] in [[Victoria, British Columbia]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526035404/http://bcheritage.ca/emilycarrhomework/family/siblings.htm|title=Siblings of Emily Carr|last=Iredale|first=Jennifer|date=2000|website=BC Heritage Archives|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> Most notably, she was the elder sister of Canadian artist [[Emily Carr]].<ref name=":0" /> While Edith's artistry never received the same level of recognition as her sister, she won several awards<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|title=Emily Carr, The Untold Story|last=Hembroff-Schleicher|first=Edythe|publisher=Hancock House|year=1978|isbn=|location=Seattle|pages=182}}</ref> for her donations to non-profit religious organizations. Carr raised the funds she would later donate by selling her painted ceramic pieces at Christmas bazaars. {{Citation needed|date=January 2019}}


== Early life and Family ==
== Early life and Family ==
Edith "Dede" Carr was born on February 5, 1856, in [[California]], United States, and was the first child of Richard and Emily (née Saunders) Carr (July 16, 1818 - November 20, 1888) (July 03, 1836 - September 22, 1886). In 1863, the family moved to [[Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]], British Columbia, the westernmost province of Canada.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/books/our-history-emily-carr-s-family-homes-live-on-1.23098737|title=Our History: Emily Carr’s family homes live on|last=Russell|first=Nick|website=Times Colonist|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref> She was the eldest of eight children, three of whom died as infants. Of the eight, only one, Clara ("Tallie") went on to marry and have children. Carr spent her young life taking care of her ill mother and raising her siblings. When both parents died in the late 1880s,<ref name=":0" /> Carr became guardian to her siblings.<ref name=":22">{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/923765615|title=This woman in particular : contexts for the biographical image of Emily Carr|last=Kirkwood,|first=Walker, Stephanie|others=James, William Closson,|isbn=9780889205659|location=Waterloo, Ontario|oclc=923765615}}</ref>
Edith "Dede" Carr was born on February 5, 1856, in [[California]], United States, and was the first child of Richard and Emily (née Saunders) Carr (July 16, 1818 - November 20, 1888) (July 03, 1836 - September 22, 1886). In 1863, the family moved to [[Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]], British Columbia, the westernmost province of Canada.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/books/our-history-emily-carr-s-family-homes-live-on-1.23098737|title=Our History: Emily Carr’s family homes live on|last=Russell|first=Nick|website=Times Colonist|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref> She was the eldest of eight children, three of whom died as infants. Of the eight, only one, Clara ("Tallie") went on to marry and have children. Edith Carr spent her young life taking care of her ill mother and raising her siblings. When both parents died in the late 1880s<ref name=":0" /> Carr became guardian to her siblings.<ref name=":22">{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/923765615|title=This woman in particular : contexts for the biographical image of Emily Carr|last=Kirkwood,|first=Walker, Stephanie|others=James, William Closson,|isbn=9780889205659|location=Waterloo, Ontario|oclc=923765615}}</ref>


== Relationship with sister, Emily Carr ==
== Relationship with sister, Emily Carr ==
It's reported that Edith and Emily Carr disliked each other.<ref name=":4">{{Cite book|title=Emily Carr: Life and Work|last=Baldissera|first=Lisa|publisher=Art Canada Institute|year=2015|isbn=|location=Toronto|pages=5}}</ref> The conflict grew after Edith became head of the family in 1888,<ref name=":4">{{Cite book|title=Emily Carr: Life and Work|last=Baldissera|first=Lisa|publisher=Art Canada Institute|year=2015|isbn=|location=Toronto|pages=5}}</ref> which Emily described in her book ''Growing Pains.''<ref name=":5">{{Cite book|title=Growing Pains: The Autobiography of Emily Carr|last=Carr|first=Emily|publisher=D & M Publishing|year=2009|isbn=|location=Vancouver|pages=63}}</ref> Emily accused her sister of beating her and her brother with a riding whip.<ref name=":1" /> She also claimed that part of the reason her father let her go to art school was to tame the hostility between the two sisters.<ref name=":5" /> However, there have been attempts to dispute Emily's claims about her sister, as Edith was publicly perceived as a valued member of her community and a charitable person who cared for her family's well-being.<ref name=":1" />
It's reported that Edith and [[Emily Carr]] disliked each other.<ref name=":4">{{Cite book|title=Emily Carr: Life and Work|last=Baldissera|first=Lisa|publisher=Art Canada Institute|year=2015|isbn=|location=Toronto|pages=5}}</ref> The conflict grew after Edith became head of the family in 1888,<ref name=":4">{{Cite book|title=Emily Carr: Life and Work|last=Baldissera|first=Lisa|publisher=Art Canada Institute|year=2015|isbn=|location=Toronto|pages=5}}</ref> which Emily described in her book ''Growing Pains.''<ref name=":5">{{Cite book|title=Growing Pains: The Autobiography of Emily Carr|last=Carr|first=Emily|publisher=D & M Publishing|year=2009|isbn=|location=Vancouver|pages=63}}</ref> Emily accused her sister of beating her and her brother with a riding whip.<ref name=":1" /> She also claimed that part of the reason her father let her go to art school was to tame the hostility between the two sisters.<ref name=":5" /> However, there have been attempts to dispute Emily's claims about her sister, as Edith was publicly perceived as a valued member of her community and a charitable person who cared for her family's well-being.<ref name=":1" />


Tension remained between the Carr girls whenever Emily visited home.<ref name=":3">{{Cite book|title=Life of Emily Carr|last=Blanchard|first=Paula|publisher=The University of Washington Press|year=1987|isbn=|location=Seattle|pages=154}}</ref> On one occasion, Emily played a prank on her sister, setting up a meeting between Edith and a Presbyterian minister, and telling each of them that the other had requested the meeting.<ref name=":3" /> When Edith and the minister arrived, they were confused as to why the other was there.<ref name=":3" /> Emily eventually admitted she had set up the prank as an [[April Fools' Day|April Fool's]] trick.<ref name=":3" />
Tension remained between the Carr girls whenever Emily visited home.<ref name=":3">{{Cite book|title=Life of Emily Carr|last=Blanchard|first=Paula|publisher=The University of Washington Press|year=1987|isbn=|location=Seattle|pages=154}}</ref> On one occasion, Emily played a prank on her sister, setting up a meeting between Edith and a Presbyterian minister, and telling each of them that the other had requested the meeting.<ref name=":3" /> When Edith and the minister arrived, they were confused as to why the other was there.<ref name=":3" /> Emily eventually admitted she had set up the prank as an [[April Fools' Day|April Fool's]] trick.<ref name=":3" />


After that, Emily and Edith's relationship improved for a while until 1899, when Emily got a dog. The dog turned out to be vicious and aggressive<ref name=":3" /> and Edith disliked it. When Emily went on a day trip that year, an accident delayed her return and police came to investigate complaints about the dog, so Edith allowed them to put the dog down.<ref name=":3" /> Emily said she would never forgive her sister for this. However, when Emily got the news that Edith was on her deathbed, she returned to reconcile with her elder sister.<ref name=":3" />
After that, Emily and Edith's relationship improved for a while until 1899, when Emily got a dog. The dog turned out to be vicious and aggressive<ref name=":3" /> and Edith disliked it. When Emily went on a day trip that year, an accident delayed her return while police came to investigate complaints about the dog, so Edith allowed them to put the dog down.<ref name=":3" /> Emily said she would never forgive her sister for this. However, when Emily got the news that Edith was on her deathbed, she returned to reconcile with her elder sister.<ref name=":3" />


== Work ==
== Work ==


=== Art ===
=== Art ===
Carr dabbled in several art forms, including China-painting, [[Wood carving|wood-carving]], and [[Jewellery design|jewelry making]].<ref name=":3" /> She taught these skills to others in Victoria, and continued to teach well into her sixties in her family home.<ref name=":3" /> Carr won first prize at the Victoria Fair in 1904.<ref name=":1" /> She may have also won first prize in the 1893 Victoria Fair, but the record lists only a “Miss E. Carr,” which could have been Edith’s younger sister Emily.<ref name=":1" /> The first prize that year was awarded for the best [[Pen|pen and ink]] [[sketch (drawing)|sketches]], an art form practiced by both Emily and Edith.<ref name=":1" /> Edith hosted an exhibition each [[Christmas]] in the family home, where she would sell her art and craftwork to members of the community.<ref name=":1" />
Edith dabbled in several art forms, including China-painting, [[Wood carving|wood-carving]], and [[Jewellery design|jewelry making]].<ref name=":3" /> She taught these skills to others in Victoria, and continued to teach well into her sixties in her family home.<ref name=":3" /> Carr won first prize at the Victoria Fair in 1904.<ref name=":1" /> She may have also won first prize in the 1893 Victoria Fair, but the record lists only a “Miss E. Carr,” which could have been Edith’s younger sister Emily.<ref name=":1" /> The first prize that year was awarded for the best [[Pen|pen and ink]] [[sketch (drawing)|sketches]], an art form practiced by both Emily and Edith.<ref name=":1" /> Edith hosted an exhibition each [[Christmas]] in the family home, where she would sell her art and craft work to members of the community.<ref name=":1" />


=== YWCA founding ===
=== YWCA founding ===
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== Death ==
== Death ==
Carr's other sister, Tallie, died in 1919.<ref name=":0" /> According to records, Carr mourned her sister excessively, as they were always very close.<ref name=":3" /> It is believed that stress from her grief worsened her underlying health conditions. Carr was diagnosed with terminal cancer months later.<ref name=":3" />
Edith's other sister, Tallie, died in 1919.<ref name=":0" /> According to records, Edith mourned her sister excessively, as they were always very close.<ref name=":3" /> It is believed that stress from her grief worsened her underlying health conditions. Edith was diagnosed with terminal cancer months later.<ref name=":3" />


Emily returned home to reconcile with Edith before she died on December 11, 1919.<ref name=":3" />
Emily returned home to reconcile with Edith before she died on December 11, 1919.<ref name=":3" />

Revision as of 18:32, 14 March 2019

Edith Carr
Born(1856-02-05)February 5, 1856
DiedDecember 11, 1919(1919-12-11) (aged 63)
NationalityAmerican

Edith Carr (February 5, 1856 - December 11, 1919) was an American-Canadian China-painter and founder of the YWCA in Victoria, British Columbia.[1] Most notably, she was the elder sister of Canadian artist Emily Carr.[1] While Edith's artistry never received the same level of recognition as her sister, she won several awards[2] for her donations to non-profit religious organizations. Carr raised the funds she would later donate by selling her painted ceramic pieces at Christmas bazaars. [citation needed]

Early life and Family

Edith "Dede" Carr was born on February 5, 1856, in California, United States, and was the first child of Richard and Emily (née Saunders) Carr (July 16, 1818 - November 20, 1888) (July 03, 1836 - September 22, 1886). In 1863, the family moved to Victoria, British Columbia, the westernmost province of Canada.[3] She was the eldest of eight children, three of whom died as infants. Of the eight, only one, Clara ("Tallie") went on to marry and have children. Edith Carr spent her young life taking care of her ill mother and raising her siblings. When both parents died in the late 1880s[1] Carr became guardian to her siblings.[4]

Relationship with sister, Emily Carr

It's reported that Edith and Emily Carr disliked each other.[5] The conflict grew after Edith became head of the family in 1888,[5] which Emily described in her book Growing Pains.[6] Emily accused her sister of beating her and her brother with a riding whip.[2] She also claimed that part of the reason her father let her go to art school was to tame the hostility between the two sisters.[6] However, there have been attempts to dispute Emily's claims about her sister, as Edith was publicly perceived as a valued member of her community and a charitable person who cared for her family's well-being.[2]

Tension remained between the Carr girls whenever Emily visited home.[7] On one occasion, Emily played a prank on her sister, setting up a meeting between Edith and a Presbyterian minister, and telling each of them that the other had requested the meeting.[7] When Edith and the minister arrived, they were confused as to why the other was there.[7] Emily eventually admitted she had set up the prank as an April Fool's trick.[7]

After that, Emily and Edith's relationship improved for a while until 1899, when Emily got a dog. The dog turned out to be vicious and aggressive[7] and Edith disliked it. When Emily went on a day trip that year, an accident delayed her return while police came to investigate complaints about the dog, so Edith allowed them to put the dog down.[7] Emily said she would never forgive her sister for this. However, when Emily got the news that Edith was on her deathbed, she returned to reconcile with her elder sister.[7]

Work

Art

Edith dabbled in several art forms, including China-painting, wood-carving, and jewelry making.[7] She taught these skills to others in Victoria, and continued to teach well into her sixties in her family home.[7] Carr won first prize at the Victoria Fair in 1904.[2] She may have also won first prize in the 1893 Victoria Fair, but the record lists only a “Miss E. Carr,” which could have been Edith’s younger sister Emily.[2] The first prize that year was awarded for the best pen and ink sketches, an art form practiced by both Emily and Edith.[2] Edith hosted an exhibition each Christmas in the family home, where she would sell her art and craft work to members of the community.[2]

YWCA founding

All of the Carr sisters had a role in founding the YWCA in Victoria.[8] Initially, there was no official headquarters, so members of the community would meet at the Carr household to talk and pray.[8]

Later life

In 1911, the Carr family decided to sell their land, but due to legal restrictions it wasn't sold until 1912.[7] The remaining land was divided between the siblings.[7] Edith rented out the family home and built a cottage on 231 St. Andrews Street.[7] The Carr’s other sister, Elizabeth, lived with her there and used her own share of land for a garden plot.[7] The sisters lived in the cottage until 1916, when Edith and Elizabeth moved back into the family home where Edith continued teaching art lessons.[7]

Death

Edith's other sister, Tallie, died in 1919.[1] According to records, Edith mourned her sister excessively, as they were always very close.[7] It is believed that stress from her grief worsened her underlying health conditions. Edith was diagnosed with terminal cancer months later.[7]

Emily returned home to reconcile with Edith before she died on December 11, 1919.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Iredale, Jennifer (2000). "Siblings of Emily Carr". BC Heritage Archives. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Hembroff-Schleicher, Edythe (1978). Emily Carr, The Untold Story. Seattle: Hancock House. p. 182.
  3. ^ Russell, Nick. "Our History: Emily Carr's family homes live on". Times Colonist. Retrieved 2019-03-01.
  4. ^ Kirkwood,, Walker, Stephanie. This woman in particular : contexts for the biographical image of Emily Carr. James, William Closson,. Waterloo, Ontario. ISBN 9780889205659. OCLC 923765615.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ a b Baldissera, Lisa (2015). Emily Carr: Life and Work. Toronto: Art Canada Institute. p. 5.
  6. ^ a b Carr, Emily (2009). Growing Pains: The Autobiography of Emily Carr. Vancouver: D & M Publishing. p. 63.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Blanchard, Paula (1987). Life of Emily Carr. Seattle: The University of Washington Press. p. 154.
  8. ^ a b Braid, Kate (2001). Emily Carr: Rebel Artist. Toronto: Dundurn. p. 34.
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