J. Fred Woell
American metalsmith
About J. Fred Woell
Lived 1934 – 2015 (aged 81). J. Fred Woell was a jewelry designer.
Piece created by J. Fred Woell in reference to the assassination of John F. Kennedy
James Frederick Woell, born in Evergreen Park, Illinois in 1934, was an American metalsmith who specialized in found object assemblages in his metal work. He received a degree in economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1956, and would later serve in the United States Army for two years.
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Who was J. Fred Woell?
American metalsmith (1934-2015)
When was J. Fred Woell born?
J. Fred Woell was born on 4 February 1934.
When did J. Fred Woell die?
J. Fred Woell died on 2 April 2015.
What was J. Fred Woell's occupation?
J. Fred Woell was a jewelry designer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). J. Fred Woell. https://biography.guide/j-fred-woell/
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