biography of Maria (Mrs.) WARWELL (XVIII)

Addresses: Charleston, SC, 1765

Profession: Restorer of china & statuary

Comments: She came from London to Charleston (SC) with her husband, the painter Mr. Warwell (see entry). After his death in 1767 she advertised her skill in mending useful and ornamental china and statues in china, glass, plaster, bronze, or marble; if a piece was missing, she was ready to substitute a composition in its room, and copy the pattern as nigh as possible.... "