Louis Tiffany didn't create the Tiffany lamps - Clara Driscoll did. Of course, because she's a woman, she wasn't given the credit for it. As time marched on, her contribution was forgotten until letters to her family were discovered. Now she's getting the recognition she deserves.
Here are a few books
For the kids:
Clara was an artist who led a team of 35 women to create works of art with glass for Tiffany. She used her love of flowers to create amazing lamps.
This book has creations of the lamps within the illustrations
Clara lived in the country, but moved to the city for help earn money for her family. She missed the flowers and nature. They inspired her to create a work of art with the amazingly colored glass. She made lamps that were so beautiful.
*Book sent for review
** Book is published on June 24
And for adults:
I'm currently reading this one. And it's charming. Clara isn't the main character, but she is in the book. The main character is an artist who is a New Woman (meaning a feminist.) Flossie goes to work and moves away from home because she wants to keep the money she's earned instead of giving it to her father. She brings light to the boarding house - before they were all separate, but now they mingle together.
A beautiful lamp:
* Peony Table Lamp, c. 1902–10. Clara Wolcott Driscoll (American, 1861–1944), Tiffany Studios (America, New York, 1902–1932).
I love how Clara is getting her recognition - better late than ever. And her lamps are gorgeous!
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