Edith Farnsworth

1903–1977 (age 74)

socialite

Biography

Edith Farnsworth championed modern architecture as a refined patron who appreciated the clarity of lines and mindful design exemplified by her commission of the Farnsworth House.

Her support of architects and the arts reflected a lifelong devotion to fostering spaces where innovation and elegance could flourish together.

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