Violet Oakley - Philadelphia PA
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Violet Oakley was an artist famed for her murals in Pennsylvania's State Capitol, reflecting Penn's ideals of justice & peace. Also noted for her work in stained glass; book & magazine illustrations.
Waymark Code: WM16YTR
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2022
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LOCATION: 615 St George's Road, Philadelphia PA 19119
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Violet Oakley (1874-1961)
Artist famed for her murals in Pennsylvania's State Capitol, reflecting Penn's ideals of justice & peace. Also noted for her work in stained glass; book & magazine illustrations. One of three women artists who moved in 1906 to "Cogslea," she lived & worked here until 1961.
Erected 1998 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Civil Right Type: Gender Equality (includes women's suffrage)
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