Mary Philadelphia Merrifield
Mary Philadelphia Merrifield | |
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| Born | Mary Philadelphia Watkins 15 April 1804 Brompton, London, England |
| Died | 4 January 1889 (aged 84) Stapleford, Cambridgeshire, England |
| Occupations | Author and artist |
| Spouse | John Merrifield (c.1791–1877) |
| Children | 5, including Charles Watkins Merrifield and Frederick Merrifield |
| Parent | Sir Charles Watkins |
| Relatives | Grand-daughters Margaret Verrall and Flora Merrifield |
Mary Philadelphia Merrifield (née Watkins; 15 April 1804 – 4 January 1889) was a British writer on art and fashion. She later became an algologist (an expert on seaweed).