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Dorothy Hammerstein b. 1 January 1899

Also known as Dorothy Blanchard
  • Designer (Architect / Interior Architect / Landscape Architect)
Hammerstein opened an interior design practice in New York in the early 1930s working as Dorothy Hammerstein Inc. After practicing in the United States, she retired in the mid-1950s. She initially worked as an actress/singer in the USA and later married Oscar Hammerstein, the composer in 1929.
  • Biographical Data b. 1 January 1899 Tasmania
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  • Library of Congress, Washington DC
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    Photos of commissions

    1.Dorothy Hammerstein, residence at 157 E. 61st St., New York City. Living room, to fireplace, 1944
    2.Dorothy Hammerstein, residence at 157 E. 61st St., New York City. Living room, to bookcase, 1944

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    60 images of interior design commissions

  • National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT
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    biographical clippings, photograph of the designer & spouse

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Updated May 31, 2015
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