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Aileen Osborn Webb

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American patron of the arts, founder of Craft Horizons and American Craft Council (1892-1979)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1892 to 1979 · aged 87
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Aileen Osborn Webb (1892-1979) was an American patron of crafts. She was a founder of the organization now known as the American Craft Council, which gives an annual award named for her. She was considered a "principal supporter" of the American Craft movement during the Great Depression.

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Aileen Webb addressing the Third Annual Conference of American Craftsmen, June 19-21, 1959, at Lake George, New York.Aileen Webb addressing the Third Annual Conference of American Craftsmen, June 19-21, 1959, at Lake George, New York.Aileen Osborn Webb photographed in New York City 1978 by Lynn GilbertAileen Osborn Webb photographed in New York City 1978 by Lynn Gilbert

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1977Fellow of the American Craft Council

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Jun KanekoAlso won Fellow of the American Craft CouncilToshiko TakaezuAlso won Fellow of the American Craft CouncilViktor SchreckengostAlso won Fellow of the American Craft CouncilViola FreyAlso won Fellow of the American Craft CouncilWendell CastleAlso won Fellow of the American Craft CouncilSonya ClarkAlso won Fellow of the American Craft Council

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Aileen Osborn Webb (1892-1979) was an American patron of crafts. She was a founder of the organization now known as the American Craft Council, which gives an annual award named for her. She was considered a "principal supporter" of the American Craft movement during the Great Depression. She founded the School for American Craftsmen (SAC), which is now part of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1892 to 1979 · aged 87
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5 languages

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