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Dorothy Liebes

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Dorothy Wright Liebes was an American textile designer and weaver known for innovative, custom designed modern fabrics created for architects, interior designers and fashion designers, earning her the nickname the mother of modern weaving.

Facts
Death Year
1972 1
Nationality
American 1
Death Date
1972-09-20 1
Birthplace
Santa Rosa, California, U.S. 1
Death Place
New York City, New York, U.S. 1
Classification
Gender
Female 1
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1. Dorothy Liebes - Wikipedia
  • Lead section, sentence 1
    was an American textile designer and weaver renowned for her innovative, custom-designed modern fabrics for architects, interior designers, and fashion designers.
  • Early life section
    Born Dorothy Wright on October 14, 1897, in Santa Rosa, California
  • Death section, sentence 1 - year
    She died in New York City on September 20, 1972.
  • Death section, sentence 1 - date
    She died in New York City on September 20, 1972.
  • Death section, sentence 1 - place
    She died in New York City on September 20, 1972.
  • Gender reference
    Dorothy Wright Liebes was an American textile designer and weaver known for innovative, custom designed modern fabrics created for architects, interior designers and fashion designers, earning her the nickname the mother of modern weaving.
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