Background
Taylor, Lisa was born on January 8, 1933 in New York City. Daughter of Theo and Martina (Weincerl) von Bergen-Maier.
Taylor, Lisa was born on January 8, 1933 in New York City. Daughter of Theo and Martina (Weincerl) von Bergen-Maier.
Student, Corcoran School Art, 1958-1965; student, Georgetown University, 1958-1962; student, Johns Hopkins University, 1956-1958; Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Parsons School Design, 1977; Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Cooper Union, 1984.
Administrative assistant, President's Fine Arts Committee, 1958-1962; membership director, Corcoran Gallery Art, 1962-1966; program director, Smithsonian Institution, 1966-1969; director, Cooper-Hewitt Museum Decorative Arts and Design, Smithsonian Institution, 1969-1987; director emeritus, Cooper-Hewitt Museum Decorative Arts and Design, Smithsonian Institution, 1987-1991. Member of advisory board Design Museum (London), New York History Society, Katonah Gallery, Center for Childhood, 1989.
Member Smithsonian Institution (honorary life, Exceptional Service award 1969, Gold medal 1972, Women's Council award 1979), American Society Interior Designers (honorary), American Institute of Architects (honorary) F C.
Married Bertrand L. Taylor III. Children: Lauren, Lindsay.