The Cooper-Hewitt Dynasty of New York by Polly Guerin

The Cooper-Hewitt Dynasty of New York by Polly Guerin

Peter Cooper believed that he owed a debt to the city that had made him a rich man. During the nineteenth century, he made his fortune in industry and his name in politics, and he always felt a strong compulsion to give back to New York. His greatest achievement was the establishment of The Cooper Union, which allowed students from all walks of life to study science and art and is still providing those opportunities today. Cooper instilled this sense of obligation in his children and his business partner and son-in-law, Abram Hewitt. Abram's daughters--remarkable women ahead of their time--fulfilled their grandfather's dream of opening a museum, which became the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, today part of the Smithsonian Institution. Discover this amazing story of wealth and generosity, politics and integrity and family and community that could have only unfolded in New York.

Polly Guerin is an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology where she has taught creative fashion presentations, introduction to the fashion business, product knowledge and consumer motivation. She is a professional fashion consultant whose first job was as reporter for Women's Wear Daily. In addition to Creative Fashion Presentations, Guerin has published articles in magazines such as Art and Antiques, Doll World and Doll House Miniatures and is host and creator of a radio show, The Daily Candy, for FIT's radio station. She is a member of The Fashion Group International, Trends and the Art Deco Society of New York and is involved with the High School of Fashion Industries.

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ISBN 13	9781609498603
ISBN 10	1609498607
Title	The Cooper-Hewitt Dynasty of New York
Author	Polly Guerin
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	The History Press
Year published	2012-11-20
Number of pages	160
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