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Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
2015.11.1R |
Title |
Gustav Manz (1865-1946), Jewelry Designer |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
Gustav Manz was a prominent goldsmith who produced jewelry in gold, silver and platinum and operated a workshop from 1901 until 1944. He designed for high-profile companies including Tiffany, Cartier and Gorham as well as individual patrons. Born in Germany Manz apprenticed in Paris and Italy with trips to Africa to study antiquities and dig for diamonds before settling in New York in 1892. Manz was married to Martha Rado, founder and publisher of the Leonia Life. The couple lived on Christie Street. After his divorce from Rado, Manz left Leonia and moved back to Manhattan while Martha and their daughters remained in Leonia. His pieces can be found at the Newark Museum and the Cleveland Museum of Art. |
Date |
1899 |
People |
Manz,Gustav |
Subjects |
People Musicians,Actors & Artists |
Collection |
Notable Leonians File |
Source |
William Mathews |