The invites everyone to the Tuesday Morning Book Group on December 13, 10:00 to 12. The book for this meeting will be Susan Vreeland’s Clara and Mr. Tiffany. Copies of the book, book reviews and information about the author will be available at the reference desk at the library.
Vreeland excavates the life behind a famous artistic creation of Tiffany leaded-glass lamps, the brainchild not of Louis Comfort Tiffany but his glass studio manager, Clara Driscoll. Tiffany staffs his studio with female artisans - a decision that protects him from strikes by the all-male union - but refuses to employ women who are married. Lucky for him, Clara's romantic misfortunes - her husband's death, the disappearance of another suitor - insure that she can continue to craft the jewel-toned glass windows and lamps that catch both her eye and her imagination. Behind the scenes she makes her mark as an artist and champion of her workers, while living in an eclectic Irving Place boarding house populated by actors and artists.
All are welcome to attend. For more information please contact the Peabody Institute Library Danvers at 978-774-0554 or danversref@noblenet.org.
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