Gertie Wandel

Gertie Wandel née Møller (1894–1988) was a Danish textile artist and politician who is remembered for the role she played in establishing Håndarbejdets Fremme (the Danish Handcraft Guild) in 1928 and consolidating its activities in support of embroidery until 1978. She was also active in local politics in Gentofte.

Early life and education Born in Copenhagen on 7 November 1894, Gertie Møller was the daughter of the merchant Emilius Møller (1853–1927) and Magdalene Sophie Jessen (1860–1914). After graduating from N. Zahle's School in 1914, she studied French and history of art at the University of Copenhagen.

Awards Gertie Wandel was one of the first women to be honoured with the Order of the Dannebrog in 1951. She became a Knight 1st Class in 1965.