Background
Dimand, Maurice Sven was born on August 2, 1892 in Austria. Came to the United States, 1923, naturalized, 1931. Son of William and Betty (Rosengren) Dimand.
Dimand, Maurice Sven was born on August 2, 1892 in Austria. Came to the United States, 1923, naturalized, 1931. Son of William and Betty (Rosengren) Dimand.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Vienna, 1916.
Research assistant, Institute Fine Arts, U. Vienna, 1916-1918; assistant, Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, 1923-1925; assistant curator, Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, 1925-1930; curator Near Eastern art, Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, from 1930. Lecturer music, university and clubs.
Member American Oriental Society, Irano-American Society, American Turkish Society, Athenaeum, Hajji Baba Club.
Married Avis E. Wood, September 20, 1924.