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Charles Rollinson Lamb

1860 – 1942

American artist

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Lived 1860 – 1942 (aged 81–82). Charles Rollinson Lamb was an American architect.

Charles Rollinson Lamb (1860 – February 22, 1942) was an American architect and sculptor.

Born and raised in New York City, he studied under William Sartain at the Art Students' League. He was a member of his father's firm, the J&R Lamb Studios. He was a founding member of the National Sculpture Society. He was best known for ecclesiastical architecture and memorial and historical art. Lamb was the designer of the Dewey Arch in 1899.

In 1888 he married Ella Condie Lamb with whom he had five children. Ella joined the studio creating stained glass designs and murals.

Lamb designed the World War I memorial in Chelsea Park, Manhattan, with a bronze statue of a soldier by Philip Martiny.

Legacy Ella and Charles' daughter Katharine Lamb Tait (1895–1981) joined J&R Lamb Studios in 1921. She was the head designer from 1936 through 1979. Ella and Charles' son Karl Barre Lamb (1890–1969) joined J&R Lamb Studios in 1923. He was head of the Studio from 1932 through 1969, streamlining the studio to focus solely on glass.

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1860, New York City
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Charles R. Lamb

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Ella Condie Lamb

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Who was Charles Rollinson Lamb?

American artist

When was Charles Rollinson Lamb born?

Charles Rollinson Lamb was born in 1860 in New York City.

When did Charles Rollinson Lamb die?

Charles Rollinson Lamb died on 22 February 1942.

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Charles Rollinson Lamb was an architect.

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Charles Rollinson Lamb was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Rollinson Lamb

· Wikidata: Q5082159

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