Margaret Maddox Cavigga

Background

Cavigga, Margaret Maddox was born on October 31, 1924 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Thomas Clarence and Octabelle Maddox (Peterson).

Education

Student, South Methodist University, 1943. Student, University Missouri, Columbia, 1945. Bachelor in Art Psychology and Sociology, Louisiana State University, 1946.

Postgraduate in Art and Education, University of California at Los Angeles, 1949—1953. Postgraduate, California State University, Northridge, 1953—1960.

Career

Teacher public schools, Los Angeles, 1953—1972. Master teacher, teacher training program, 1954—1972. Tour conductor Club Universe Unitours, 1960—1973.

Owner, operator Margaret Cavigga Quilt Collection, from 1973. Appraiser American quilts and collectibles. Lecturer collecting textiles and Americana.

Curator numerous history quilt exhibitions United States, abroad. Television and radio appearances. Board directors Women In Design, Los Angeles.

Member Decorative Arts Council, Los Angeles County Museum, Costume and Textile Council.

Achievements

• Margaret Maddox Cavigga has been listed as a noteworthy small business owner, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Quilts (American Antique Quilts) in Japanese, Signed

    (Japanese edition of one of the most extensive and beautif...)

  • American Antique Quilts: Antique Quilts from the Private Collection of Kinuko Fujii and Margaret Cavigga (English and Japanese Edition)

    (Book by Fujii, Kinuko, Cavigga, Margaret)

Membership

Member of Los Angeles State University Alumnae, National Trust History Preservation, Smithsonian Institute, Hancock Park History Society, New York Folk Art Museum, Craft and Folk Art Museum, International Society Interior Designers (trade member), American Society Interior Designers (design affiliate).

Connections

Married Albert Anthony Cavigga, January 19, 1952.

Father:

Thomas Clarence Cavigga

Mother:

Octabelle Maddox (Peterson) Cavigga

Spouse:

Albert Anthony Cavigga