stained glass

Clara and Mr. Tiffany


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Aug 30, 2011

To this day “Tiffany” is synonymous with beautiful stained glass windows and lamps.  Although never receiving credit, it is generally agreed that women designed and made most of the early lamps and more intricate windows.  Their leader was Clara Drisscoll, an artist and ardent supporter of the working rights of women.   Few details are known of her life and the author has used these to create her story as narrator of this tale of the “gilded age.”  Readers interested in art and specifically stained glass will find the detail surrounding the creation of these pieces fascinating.  There are also