Florence Treadwell Boynton

Florence Elizabeth Treadwell Boynton (December 25, 1876 – March 23, 1962) was an American educator, artist, designer, and social reformer.

She was "California's chief exponent of rhythmic gymnastics,"[1] and promoted "Open Air Motherhood", a parenting philosophy that maximized children's outdoor time.

[3] Florence Treadwell was raised in Oakland, where she and Isadora Duncan were close friends from girlhood.

"[12] Florence Treadwell was engaged to Augustin Duncan and William Randolph Hearst before she married attorney Charles Calvin Boynton.

[14] Her home and studio, the Temple of Wings, is listed in the California State Historic Resources Inventory, and in 1991 was designated City of Berkeley Landmark.

Temple of Wings, interior (c. 1915)
Temple of Wings , interior (c. 1915)