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All about Florence...  Many of you have seen the amazing Florence Broadhurst collection of wallpapers and fabrics in our showroom, but may not know much about the amazing woman behind the designs. In honor of the anniversary of her tragic death on October 15, 1977, we decided to dedicate a newsletter entirely to the extraordinary Florence Broadhurst.
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Who is Florence Broadhusrt?
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Years ahead of her time, the complex, eccentric and talented Florence Broadhurst was born in rural Queensland, Australia in 1899. By the time of her death in 1977 Broadhurst had lived and worked in Australia, Asia, and England; performed professionally on stage; been befriended by royalty; exhibited her paintings; and started an internationally successful wallpaper company whose success was based upon her own designs. Read on...
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Signature Prints  David and Helen Lennie are the proud custodians of the Florence Broadhurst design library which includes an astonishing number of almost 530 designs. Since 1999, they have been reintroducing the world to these incredible patterns, and the vivacious & eccentric woman behind these designs.
All of the designs are hand printed today using the very same screens that were used in the original Florence Broadhurst studio - screens that were all but forgotten and almost disposed of after her death.
You can view the collection here |
Florence Broadhurst for Kate Spade!
Such exciting news to share! If you love fashion, you may have heard about the recent collaboration between Florence Broadhurst and Kate Spade. 12 of her amazing designs have been licensed for use by the fashion powerhouse over the next 12 months. Now you'll not only be able to cover your home with Florence, you'll be able to wear her too! |
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Custom Capabilities
For a small minimum order of 3 rolls of wallpaper or 15 yards of fabric, you can get your favorite Florence Broadhurst design printed in a custom color of your choice. There is no up-charge to do this. The only additional fee is for a strike-off to ensure that your order is exactly what you are looking for. Let your imagination run wild! |
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Did you know?
 FLORENCE BROADHURST - HER SECRET & EXTRAORDINARY LIVES If you love a good story, then this book is a must read. It traces her life and many careers around the globe to her tragic death in her wallpaper studio in Sydney in 1977. Originally published in 2006, the recent deluxe edition features beautiful images of Florence Broadhust and her extraordinary library of wallpaper designs. You can purchase it directly from the Signature Prints website.
 UNFOLDING FLORENCE - THE MOVIE Unfolding Florence, a documentary film on Florence Broadhurst's larger-than-life adventure that spanned the globe and several careers, was the only Australian film chosen to be screened at Robert Redford's Sundance film festival in 2006. Order it here (just note that you will have to play it on your computer since it's in the Aussie format, not compatible with US DVD players).
STUDIO TOURS Planning a trip to Sydney? Don't miss the exciting opportunity to tour the studio and watch the designs come to life before your very eyes! You may even get a chance to take part in the printing process! Contact Signature Prints for more info.
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