Ruth Lane-Poole’s articles on interior decoration in popular magazines in the mid-1920s introduced many homemakers to her ideas on good taste and practical design. When the Federal Capital Commission was faced with the challenge of furnishing Canberra’s two official residences – Government House and The Lodge – in time for the opening of Parliament House in 1927, Ruth Lane-Poole was engaged to work with the architects on matters relating to interior furnishing.
This exhibition brings together items never exhibited outside the official residences, and which explore the inspiration for her design philosophy and the rich legacy of her Irish family associations.
Guest curated by Margaret Betteridge.
View an online version of the exhibition catalogue here.
Presented in partnership with The Australiana Fund.
