19th Century

dora wheeler keith

Born 1856 Died 1940 Works span 1888–1888

Dora Wheeler Keith: A Pioneer of American Decorative Arts Dora Wheeler Keith (née Lucy Dora Wheeler; March 12, 1856 – December 7, 1940), also known as Mrs. Boudinot Keith, stands as a remarkable figure in the annals of American art history—specifically within the burgeoning field of interior design and textile artistry. Born in New York City to Candace Wheeler Thurber and Thomas Mason Wheeler, Dora’s upbringing fostered an appreciatio…

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1888

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1888

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