Marguerite Gaudin
Marguerite Gaudin (* 1909 ; † September 29, 1991 in Chestnut Hill) was an American glass painter .
Life
Marguerite Gaudin worked for the Willet Stained Glass and Decorating Company for nearly 60 years , where she started in 1931 after graduating from the Philadelphia College of Art . During these years she created stained glass windows for over 1000 churches and secular buildings in all states of the USA and in five other countries. From the 1940s she was Willett's lead designer, where she became director and vice president.
Oeuvres (selection)
- 1951: Westwood Community Church in Los Angeles
- 1964/65: Hall of Science at the World's Fair in New York City
- John A. Prior Health Sciences Library
- National Presbyterian Church and Chapel in Washington
- Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City
Web links
Commons : Marguerite Gaudin - Collection of Images, Videos and Audio Files
- Obituary at Philly.com (accessed December 22, 2012)
- Willet Hauser Architectural Glass (English Wikipedia)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gaudin, Marguerite |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American glass painter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1909 |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 29, 1991 |
| Place of death | Chestnut Hill |