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About Gertrude Carter
Gertrude Carter, who was also known as Lady Gilbert-Carter was an American-born artist and architect who signed her works as either Gertrude Codman Parker, Gertrude Carter, or Gertrude Codman Carter. Upon her 1903 marriage, she became a British citizen and wife of the Governor of the Bahamas. Within a year, her husband was appointed as Governor of Barbados, and she moved with him to Bridgetown. Immediately becoming involved in the local community, she designed a stamp for the 300th anniversary of the annexation of Barbados by Great Britain.
Everything about Gertrude Carter →- Occupation
- artist, architect, First Lady, suffragette
- Citizenship
- United States, British Empire
- Born
- February 6, 1875
- Died
- November 12, 1953