Background
Regensteiner, Else Friedsam was born on April 21, 1906 in Munich. Daughter of Ludwig and Hilda (Nelson-Bachhofer) Friedsam. came to the United States, 1936, naturalized, 1942.
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Weavers of any level will be enriched as this world-famous weaver combines the study and practice of graphic design with the exploration and execution of weaving techniques. Part I presents design information and the art and science of classical proportions. Part II presents a wide variety of weaver-controlled techniques by which geometric designs can be transformed into textiles of interest and beauty. Part III shows many loom-controlled techniques for the four and multi-harness loom. All chapters include clear photographs, diagrams and weavers' drafts with precise explanations and directions.
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Regensteiner, Else Friedsam was born on April 21, 1906 in Munich. Daughter of Ludwig and Hilda (Nelson-Bachhofer) Friedsam. came to the United States, 1936, naturalized, 1942.
Teachers degree, Deutsche Frauenschule, Munich, 1925. Student, University Munich. Student, Institute Design, Chicago.
Instructor, Hull House, Chicago, 1941-1945; Instructor, Institute Design, Chicago, 1942-1946; assistant professor, School The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1945-1957; professor, School The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1957-1971; professor emeritus, School The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, since 1971; textile designer for industry. Partner, Reg/Wick Studios, 1945-1980; also lecturer. Cons. American Farm School, Thessaloniki, Greece, 1972-1978.
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Fellow Collegium Craftsmen of America Crafts Council. Member American Crafts Council, Handweavers Guild American (board directors 1970-1978).
Married Bertold Regensteiner, October 3, 1926. 1 daughter, Helga Regensteiner Sinaiko-Botts.