Peri, Eve, 1897-1966
Eve Peri was largely self-taught. She was inspired by Matisse's paintings to become an artist and was influenced by Zerual Higley Gurnsey in her textiles work.
From the description of Artwork [picture] [19--?]-1966. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 43904340
Fiber artist; Philadelphia, Pa.
Peri was born in 1897 in Bangor, Me. She moved to New York City in her twenties, and worked as a designer. She began exhibiting her fabric collages in the 1930s. In the 1950s she moved to Philadelphia, and opened a store in New Hope featuring her wall hangings, collages, and other household items. Peri died in 1966.
From the description of Eve Peri papers, 1903- 1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81736036
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| creatorOf | Peri, Eve, 1897-1966. Artwork [picture] | Haverford College Library | |
| creatorOf | Peri, Eve, 1897-1966. Untitled (black and white abstract) art original / Peri. | Haverford College Library | |
| creatorOf | Peri, Eve, 1897-1966. Untitled (cat's bough) art original. | Haverford College Library | |
| creatorOf | Eve Peri papers | Archives of American Art | |
| creatorOf | Peri, Eve, 1897-1966. [Eve Peri] : artist file | John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Library, Ringling Museum Library |
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Birth 1897
Death 1966
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