Tiffany, Louis Comfort, 1848-1933

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Dates:
Birth 1848-02-18
Death 1933-01-17
Birth 1848
Death 1833
Americans
English

Biographical notes:

Painter, craftsman; New York City and Oyster Bay, N.Y.

Was the son of the founder of Tiffany and Company jewelry firm of which he was vice president and director. Was also president and art director of Tiffany Studios, which produced Tiffany Favrile glass that he originated. In 1918 he established the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation for art students at Oyster Bay Long Island.

From the description of Louis Comfort Tiffany scrapbook, 1902-1918. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122389734

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Subjects:

  • Art, American
  • Art
  • Artisans
  • Decorative art
  • Painters
  • Painting, American

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  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)

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