Eckhardt, Edris

Eckhardt, Edris

(1907–  ) glass maker; born in Cleveland, Ohio. Originally a ceramist, in 1953 she turned to glass, rediscovering ancient glass processes and experimenting with lamination techniques. Her stained glass work won her a Tiffany fellowship.

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