Pahlmann, William C., 1900-1987
Variant namesWilliam Carroll Pahlmann (12 Dec. 1906-6 Nov. 1987) was a leading interior decorator, and the originator of the "eclectic look."
Educated at the Parsons School of Design in New York, he worked for Lord & Taylor, becoming head of the store's decorating department. After service in the Army during World War II, he returned to New York and established his own firm: William Pahlmann Associates, Inc. Pahlmann installations included a wide variety of public and private buildings, in all parts of the United States, and in other parts of the world. He wrote a long-running newspaper column on decorating, published a book on the subject, and won numerous prestigious awards for his innovative work.
From the description of Papers, 1930-1977. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122598574
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creatorOf | Pahlmann, William. Papers, 1930-1977. | Winterthur Library | |
referencedIn | Biography -- Pahlman, William. | Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library | |
creatorOf | William Pahlmann Associates. Client photo presentation books of Wiliam Pahlmann Associates, 1935-1976 (bulk 1946-1968). | Hagley Museum & Library | |
referencedIn | Maynard L. Parker negatives, photographs, and other material., 1930-1974, bulk 1940s-1960s | The Huntington Library | |
creatorOf | William Pahlmann Associates. Publicity books of William Pahlmann Associates, 1936-1976. | Hagley Museum & Library |
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associatedWith | Lord & Taylor. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Parker, Maynard L., 1900-1976 | person |
associatedWith | William Pahlmann Associates. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | William Pahlmann Associates. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | William Pahlmann Associates. | corporateBody |
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Birth 1900-12-12
Death 1987-11-06
Americans