Hoffmann, Lilly (1898-1986)
- Name:
- Hoffmann, Lilly (1898-1986)
- Title:
- Award include National Designer-Craftsman Award. Her textiles are represented in the Museum of Modern Art Collection, and the Currier Gallery.
- Born:
- 1898
- Birthplace:
- Alsace, Germany
- Died:
- 1986
- Death Location:
- Hopkinton, NH
- Residence:
- Hopkinton, NH
- Occupation:
- Moved to New York in 1939, permanently resided in Hopkinton, NH 1949 until her death in 1986. In Germany, worked as secretary, and taught dance and gymnastics. Participated in Nazi resistance. Immigrated to U. S. as a refugee. Worked in New York City at Arts Cooperative, where she learned weaving. Moved to NH to work for League of NH Arts & Crafts. Worked as weaver in Hopkinton and as craft instructor throughout the state. Products were principally functional: placemats, window treatments, and hangings.
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