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(This is not the Clara Driscoll (1881-1945) who was a Texas businesswoman, philanthropist, and historic preservationist and savior of the Alamo was born in St. Mary's, Texas, near the site of present Bayside.)
There were several updates that I made to clarify Clara's roll in LCT's businesses. She wasn't the head designer, but was one of several women designers working for Tiffany. She is best known for her work on lamps, which was by far the most profitable product. I also deleted a sentence stating that all records for Tiffany Studios were lost when it closed in the 1930s. An extensive archive of records and other materials from Tiffany Studios exists at the Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park, including a pay ledger written by Clara.
Also, for accuracy: LCT had several businesses over the course of his life. Tiffany Studios did not exist in the 1880s. Clara was first hired to work at Tiffany Glass Company, which then changed to Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company; in 1902 the company was renamed Tiffany Studios. Also, these businesses shouldn't be confused with Tiffany & Co. (shortened to Tiffany's), which was his father's business.
I'd also dispute the idea that Driscoll and other women's contributions to design were somehow hidden by LCT or history. There are several contemporaneous articles about women designers and workers at Tiffany businesses.[1] I visit the Morse frequently, and that's where I've learned the most about this topic. The museum is referenced to in the Tiffany Girls book and other scholarly publications, which is why I've included them for reference.
Roving Ginger (talk) 21:15, 10 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]
