About Mary Wills
Lived 1914 – 1997 (aged 82). Mary Wills was an American costume designer.
Mary Wills (July 4, 1914 – February 7, 1997 ) was an American costume designer.
Wills was born in Prescott, Arizona. In the 1930s, her family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Willis studied at the University of Arizona before completing her bachelor's degree at the University of New Mexico. She began her career creating sets and costumes at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
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Who was Mary Wills?
American costume designer (1914-1997)
When was Mary Wills born?
Mary Wills was born on 4 July 1914 in Prescott.
When did Mary Wills die?
Mary Wills died on 7 February 1997 in Sedona.
What was Mary Wills's occupation?
Mary Wills was a costume designer.
What nationality was Mary Wills?
Mary Wills was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mary Wills (costume designer)
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