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Frances Loring and Florence Wyle, sculptors

The commemorative plaque in Loring Wyle Parkette, Toronto, photographed in 2026.
The commemorative plaque in Loring Wyle Parkette, Toronto, photographed in 2026. Frances Loring and Florence Wyle plaque · JRB76D · Photo source · Photo licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.
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Sculptors Frances Loring (1887–1968) and Florence Wyle (1881–1968) were important in the development of Canadian sculpture, creating works from portraits to First World War memorials. For nearly 50 years they shared a Toronto home and studio known as “The Church,” a gathering place for artists; both were founding members of the Sculptors Society of Canada in 1928.

Scope & context

Their careers as recognized in their two designations, not a catalogue of their works.

Sources behind this record

1
Frances Loring (1887-1968) National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada

Historical importance; plaque text

2
Florence Wyle (1881-1968) National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada

Historical importance; plaque text