Born: 3 July 1890, United States
Died: 31 May 1984
Country most active: United States
Also known as: NA
The following is republished with permission from the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail.
Amelia Peabody (1890-1984) held a major exhibition at the Guild of Boston Artists. Her sculpture End of an Era, depicting the last of the Boston one-horse cabs, was very popular and was acquired by the Museum of Fine Arts. Although she continued to create and exhibit her sculpture, Peabody was also a philanthropist. An ardent sportswoman and lover of animals, especially horses, she provided support to the new Tufts Veterinary School. She divided her time between her home at 120 Commonwealth Avenue and her farm in Dover. Peabody continued creating sculpture late in life, turning to the medium of ceramics. She served on the boards of many Boston hospitals, donating funds—and sculptures—to them.