About Patience Harris
Lived 1857 – 1901 (aged 43–44). Patience Harris was a British costume designer.
Patience Glossop Harris (1857 – December 1901), was a British costume designer for the theatre best known for her work with the actor Ellen Terry early in her career.
Biography Patience Glossop Harris was the daughter of Augustus Glossop Harris, an actor and theatre manager, and Maria Ann ( Bone) Harris, a theatrical costumier. Under the same name, Harris supplied costumes to D'Oyly Carte for seven productions from 1892 to 2001.
At the time of her death she was working under the company name Auguste et Cie.
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Who was Patience Harris?
British theatrical costume designer
When was Patience Harris born?
Patience Harris was born in 1857.
When did Patience Harris die?
Patience Harris died on 1 December 1901.
What was Patience Harris's occupation?
Patience Harris was a costume designer.
What nationality was Patience Harris?
Patience Harris was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Patience Harris. https://biography.guide/patience-harris/
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