Explore the New-York Historical Society’s collection of Tiffany lamps—one of the world’s largest and most encyclopedic—and the intricate techniques that created them with this interactive virtual presentation by a musuem docent.

The hidden history behind the lamps offers a fascinating look at the contributions of women in the creation of this art. 

 Louis C. Tiffany (1848–1933) was the artistic genius behind Tiffany Studios. However, he was not the exclusive designer of its lamps, windows, and luxury objects: Clara Driscoll (1861–1944), head of the Women’s Glass Cutting Department from 1892 to 1909, has recently been revealed as the designer of many of the firm’s leaded glass shades. Driscoll and her staff, self-styled the “Tiffany Girls,” labored in anonymity but were well compensated.

In this program you will view masterpieces of this elegant American art form and hear the personal stories of head designer Clara  and her team of “Tiffany Girls,” whose contributions were nearly forgotten by history.

Registrants will be emailed the Zoom password the day before the event.

This program is made possible with the support of The Friends of the Livingston Public Library.