BIOGRAPHY

Pevovar was born as Mary Rosa Kammer in Whitechapel, London, England, United Kingdom, on 27 September 1912, as the youngest of five children, and the only daughter. She lived with her parents until she got married. The couple moved to Potters Bar where they raised their son David. Later, they moved to the West End, where they established a garment business.

In 2015, aged 103, she was admitted to Knights Court Nursing Home in Edgware, London, due to mobility issues.

Pevovar passed away in Edgware, London, England, United Kingdom, on 11 December 2022, at the age of 110.

RECOGNITION

Pevovar’s age was verified by Andrew Holmes and validated by the ESO on 17 July 2023.

ATTRIBUTION

* “‘Fashionista’ who popularised women’s trousers in UK turns 110” – Harrow Times, 27 September 2022

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