History of Dorothy Larcher in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 15, 2026

Dorothy Larcher (1884-1952) was an English textile designer recognized for the printing workshops she operated in collaboration with Phyllis Barron. These workshops were located in Hampstead from 1923 to 1930 and later in Painswick, Gloucestershire, from 1930 to 1940. Larcher's work contributed significantly to the field of textile design during this period.

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1923: Joined Phyllis Barron in textile workshop

In 1923, Dorothy Larcher joined Phyllis Barron in a textile workshop located in Parkhill Road, Hampstead.

1923: Start of Hampstead printing workshop

In 1923, Dorothy Larcher started sharing printing workshops with Phyllis Barron in Hampstead.

1925: Enid Marx's Apprenticeship

In 1925, Enid Marx started her apprenticeship with Dorothy Larcher and Phyllis Barron. She remained as their apprentice until 1927.

1927: End of Enid Marx's Apprenticeship

In 1927, Enid Marx ended her apprenticeship with Dorothy Larcher and Phyllis Barron, having worked with them since 1925.

1930: Move to Painswick, Gloucestershire

In 1930, Dorothy Larcher and Phyllis Barron moved their printing workshops to Painswick, Gloucestershire.

1930: Move workshop to Hambutts House

In 1930, Dorothy Larcher and Phyllis Barron moved their workshop to Hambutts House in Painswick, Gloucestershire.

1932: Commission for Girton College

In 1932, Dorothy Larcher and Phyllis Barron provided hand-printed linen for interior furnishings at a new wing at Girton College, Cambridge.

1940: Closure of Painswick workshop

Around 1940, Dorothy Larcher and Phyllis Barron closed their printing workshops in Painswick, Gloucestershire, due to wartime shortages.

1940: Workshop Closure

Around 1940, the workshop run by Dorothy Larcher and Phyllis Barron closed down due to wartime shortages.

1952: Dorothy Larcher's Death

In 1952, Dorothy Larcher died at a nursing home in Stroud. She had worked in partnership with Phyllis Barron for almost thirty years.

1964: Phyllis Barron's Death

In 1964, Phyllis Barron died at the age of 74. She left her collections of printing blocks and samples to her friend, artist Robin Tanner.

1966: Memorial Exhibition at Royal West of England Academy

In 1966, a memorial exhibition of works by Barron and Larcher was held at the Royal West of England Academy.

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