Actresses naomi watts, reese witherspoon, diane kruger, and jessica biel were among the guests decked out in jewels at the 2016 tiffany blue book gala in new york city. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. A new light on tiffany clara driscoll and the tiffany girls. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls, in which clara was hailed as a gifted unsung artist whose letters provided an eyewitness account of the workings of tiffany studios and revealed the vital role played by women. In it, clara is recognized as a gifted unsung artist, an eyewitness to the making of some of the. The three came together to create an exhibition of the work of these women, called a new light on tiffany. Visit us in 2021 for more details on the reimagined the blue box cafe. In it, a contemporary writer recalls his early days in new york city, when he makes the acquaintance of his remarkable neighbor, holly golightly, who is one of capotes bestknown creations. I was delighted to learn the hero and heroine are two characters referred to throughout sleepless although they dont appear until late in the book. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls presents the celebrated works of tiffany studios in an entirely new context, focusing on the tiffany girls, the 27 women who laboured behind the scenes to create the masterpieces now inextricably linked to the tiffany name. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls presents the celebrated works of tiffany studios in an entirely new context, focusing on the tiffany girls, the 27 women who laboured. She cocurated the groundbreaking 2007 exhibition and publication a new light on tiffany. Thanks to the discovery of caches of letters held at the kent state university library and the queens historical society, her important story has now been shared with.
Exploring the turnofthecentury new york women who created many of tiffany studios celebrated decorative objects, this book includes beautiful colour images of over 50 tiffany lamps, windows, mosaics, enamels, and ceramics, as well as pages of newly discovered correspondence written by designer clara driscoll. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls presents the celebrated works of tiffany studios in an entirely new context, focusing on the \ tiffany girls\, the 27 women who laboured behind the scenes to create the masterpieces now inextricably linked to the tiffany name. Buy a discounted hardcover of new light on tiffany online from australias leading online bookstore. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls presents the celebrated works of tiffany studios in an entirely new context, focusing on the tiffany girls. Peopled with characters both imagined and historic, it is also a study of new yorks ultrarich and desperate poor, its entitled men and its disenfranchised women.
Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls was produced by the newyork historical society in 2007 to go with an exhibition of tiffany lamps and other home decor items produced by clara driscoll and her department. The new york historical society s exhibit a new light on tiffany. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv. By the light of tiffany is part of coffee time talks, an educational program series for adults to encourage lifelong learning. Mar 22, 2007 after reading the book, i had to find a book with pictures of the lamps. Set in new york city at the tumultuous turn of the 20th century, clara and mr. Presents the celebrated works of tiffany studios in an entirely new context, focusing on the. Louis comfort tiffany 18481933 is celebrated today as one. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls presents groundbreaking research that sheds light on the many women who played a crucial role in the design and creation of tiffany studios masterpieces, in particular, clara driscoll 18611944, head of the womens glass cutting department. One of the most famous employees was clara driscoll, who probably designed many of the floral lamps.
Hofer, martin edelberg, and nina grays a new light on tiffany. Feb 25, 2007 as the gumshoe curators of a new light on tiffany, an exhibition that opened friday at the newyork historical society, discovered, clara driscoll was more than the supervisor of a team of. Making tiffany lamps presents howto techniques and construction secrets from one of the countrys top tiffany lamp artists. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls was produced by the new york historical society in 2007 to go with an exhibition of tiffany lamps and other home decor items produced by clara driscoll and her department. Eidelberg, martin, gray, nina, hofer, margaret k 9781904832355. Clara driscoll tiffany lamps newyork historical society. Louis comfort tiffany 18481933 is celebrated today as one of the most influential creative designers of the late 19th and early 20thcenturies.
A revelatory and fascinating 200page catalog of the exhibition, a new light on tiffany. I found this story of two quirky, seeming opposites who. Isbn 0 300 11787 6 yale university press hardcover. A new light on tiffany book chicago public library. A new light on tiffany presents groundbreaking research revealing the many women who played a crucial role in the design and creation of tiffany studios masterpieces, in particular, clara driscoll 18611944, head of the womens glass cutting department. After reading the book, i had to find a book with pictures of the lamps. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls november 27, 2006 showcasing the work of driscoll and her girls was the result of the investigative efforts of eidelberg, gray and hofer. Driscolls recently discovered correspondence, written during her employment at tiffany studios at the turn of the century, reveals that she was responsible for many of the firms most iconic lampshades, including the wisteria. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls presents the celebrated works of tiffany studios in an entirely new context, focusing on the tiffany girls, the 27 women who laboured behind the scenes to create. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls, was written by the three curators for the opening of the exhibition in 2007, and has been my major published source. Together they mounted an exhibition in 2007, a new light on tiffany. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls, driscolls achievements were virtually unknown. Join facebook to connect with tiffany light and others you may know.
Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls by martin eidelberg, nina gray, margaret k. There was an exhibition at the new york historical society a couple of years ago called a new light on tiffany. It has long been presumed that the lamps, windows, and other luxury objects produced by tiffany studios were designed exclusively by louis comfort tiffany. Hofer, focuses on the tiffany girls, the 27 women who laboured behind the scenes to create well known tiffany masterpieces. Do your best work in beautiful surroundings with modern desk accessories and finely crafted novelties that bring style and wit to your 9 to 5.
Reservations are no longer available at the blue box cafe as the tiffany new york flagship embarks on an exciting transformation. Breakfast at tiffany s is a novella by truman capote published in 1958. Jeffrey epstein in 2004, four years before his plea deal in florida that has been widely criticized. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls, which revealed previously unrecognized achievements of tiffany studios women designers. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls, which became a book by the same name. Tiffany by susan vreeland is the delightful fictionalized story of clara driscoll and the years she worked with louis comfort tiffany at his new york studio. Tiffany haddish and salma hayek clash in light galsnightout comedy thats a few glasses of chardonnay short of being a good time. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls presents the celebrated works of tiffany studios in an entirely new context, focusing on the.
Mar 12, 2020 a new light on tiffany by martin eidelberg and nina gray and margaret k. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls martin eidelberg. It was clara driscoll and the tiffany girls who had created many of the tiffany lamps originally attributed to louis comfort tiffany and his staff of male designers. Born in new york to a family of prominent, highend jewelrymakers, tiffany was afforded the. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls behind the scenes. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls will present celebrated works of tiffany studios in an entirely new context, focusing on the women who labored behind the scenes to create the masterpieces now inextricably linked to the tiffany name. A new light on tiffany presents groundbreaking research revealing the many women who played a crucial role in the design and creation of tiffany studios. Comicpop is a few friends talking about comic books. The new york historical societys exhibit a new light on tiffany. Enjoy complimentary shipping and returns on your order. Clara driscoll and the tiffany girls, by martin eidelberg, nina gray and margaret k. New elegant tiffanystyle exotic birds accent desk office.
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