Ella Elgar
Ella Grace Elgar (née Pharazyn; 1869–1945) was a New Zealand socialite and art collector.
Ella Elgar | |
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Mrs Ella Elgar by Laurer & Blechschwidt photography studio from the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. | |
Born | Ella Grace Pharazyn 18 June 1869 Whatarangi, Palliser Bay, New Zealand |
Died | 23 August 1945 Victoria Street, Christchurch, New Zealand |
Nationality | New Zealand |
Known for | The collection of valuable furniture and furnishings for her country mansion Fernside that she bequeathed to the Dominion Museum now the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa after her death. |
Spouse | Charles Elgar |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Charles Johnson Pharazyn (grandfather) Noel Pharazyn (half-brother) |
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