Kirkconnell, Barbara M.

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Barbara M. Kirkconnell is a specialist in period styles of draperies, including curtains and bed hangings. She received a bachelor's degree in interior design from the University of Florida and a master's degree in historic preservation from the University of Maryland. As her husband was a career army officer, she came to her profession later in life. During her studies, she met the architectural historian and restorer William Seale, with whom she worked on a number of projects. Among her larger undertakings were the George Eastman House (Rochester, N.Y.), Riversdale (Maryland), Montpelier Mansion (Maryland), and Ten Chimneys (Wisconsin). She has her own business, the Decorative Arts Studio.

From the description of Barbara Kirkconnell papers, 1985-2005. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 261235168

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creatorOf Kirkconnell, Barbara M. Barbara Kirkconnell papers, 1985-2005. Winterthur Library
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associatedWith Adena (Ohio : Estate) corporateBody
associatedWith Attingham Trust for the Study of the Country House in Britain. corporateBody
associatedWith Darnall's Chance (Md. : Estate) corporateBody
associatedWith Decorative Arts Studio. corporateBody
associatedWith George Eastman House. corporateBody
associatedWith Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959. person
associatedWith Montpelier Mansion (Md. : Estate) corporateBody
associatedWith Reynolda House. corporateBody
associatedWith Riversdale (Md. : Estate) corporateBody
associatedWith Seale, William. person
associatedWith Tarpley, Poss. person
associatedWith Traveler's Rest (Tenn. : Estate) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Alabama
United States
Subject
Draperies
Draperies
Historic buildings
Interior decoration
Textile fabrics
Upholstery
Upholstery
Wallpaper
Occupation
Interior decorators
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Active 1985

Active 2005

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