Leona Hanover Kessler

Background

Kessler, Leona Hanover was born on September 15, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Herman and Ida (Gleaner) Hanover.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering (Sara Tyler Wister scholar), Philadelphia College Textiles and Science, 1948.

Career

Private practice interior design and consultant Lee Kessler Interiors, Philadelphia, since 1957. Textile designer, stylist, color consultant. Member of faculty Moore College Art, 1970-1972, The Art Institute of Chicago Philadelphia, 1973-1978, Philadelphia College Textiles and Science, 1978-1981.

Juror textile design and interior design.

Works exhibited designer showcases, local house tours, faculty shows. Named Alumnus of Month, Textile Engineer, 1971.

Achievements

• Leona Hanover Kessler has been listed as a noteworthy interior designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of faculty Moore College Art, 1970-1972, The Art Institute of Chicago Philadelphia, 1973-1978, Philadelphia College Textiles and Science, 1978-1981. Member American Society Interior Designers (director Pennsylvania East chapter 1967-1978, chapter recognition awards 1974, 80).

Connections

Married Sydney Kessler, August 28, 1948. Children: Andrew Louis, Todd Hanover.

Father:

Herman Hanover

Mother:

Ida (Gleaner) Hanover

Spouse:

Sydney Kessler

child:

Todd Hanover Kessler

child:

Andrew Louis Kessler