Design for firescreen

Louis C. Tiffany American
 Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company American

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Although used primarily to protect surroundings from stray sparks, a fire screen could increase the atmospheric effects of the fire. The 1892 home decoration manual “The House Comfortable” endorsed brass-framed, glass fire screens for their “bright colors glowing before the firelight.” A similar glow must have cheered the Albany home at 240 State Street of Mrs. John G. Myers, the wife of a successful dry-goods merchant, who commissioned this twisted brass screen framing panels of famous Tiffany Favrile glass.

Design for firescreen, Louis C. Tiffany (American, New York 1848–1933 New York), Watercolor and graphite on off-white lightweight artist board, American

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Design for firescreen, Louis C. Tiffany (American, New York 1848–1933 New York), Watercolor and graphite on off-white lightweight artist board, American
Design for firescreen, Louis C. Tiffany (American, New York 1848–1933 New York), Watercolor and graphite on off-white lightweight artist board, American

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