About Freda Hands
Lived 1918 – 2007 (aged 88). Freda Hands was a British painter and calligrapher.
Freda Hands (4 March 1918 – 3 February 2007) was a British painter. Her work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Hands was most notable for her calligraphy.
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Who was Freda Hands?
British painter (1918-2007)
When was Freda Hands born?
Freda Hands was born on 4 March 1918 in Wandsworth.
When did Freda Hands die?
Freda Hands died on 3 February 2007 in Brentwood.
What was Freda Hands's occupation?
Freda Hands was a painter and calligrapher.
What nationality was Freda Hands?
Freda Hands was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Freda Hands. https://biography.guide/freda-hands/
MLA: "Freda Hands." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/freda-hands/.
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