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Polly Lada-Mocarski

1902 – 1997

American rare book scholar, educator, bookbinde

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About Polly Lada-Mocarski

Lived 1902 – 1997 (aged 94). Polly Lada-Mocarski was an American bookbinder, professor, scholar, collector, inventor and designer.

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Important facts

Born
1 November 1902, Scranton
Birth century
20th century
Died
5 September 1997, Hamden
Occupation
Bookbinder, professor, scholar, collector, inventor, designer
Nationality
United States
Education
Boarding school, Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig
Awards
Fellow of the American Craft Council
Also known as
Laura Lada-Mocarski, Laura Klots, Laura Klots Lada-Mocarski, Laura Mitchell Klots, Laura Mitchill Klots Lada-Mocarsk

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Polly Lada-Mocarski?

American rare book scholar, educator, bookbinde (1902-1997)

When was Polly Lada-Mocarski born?

Polly Lada-Mocarski was born on 1 November 1902 in Scranton.

When did Polly Lada-Mocarski die?

Polly Lada-Mocarski died on 5 September 1997 in Hamden.

What was Polly Lada-Mocarski's occupation?

Polly Lada-Mocarski was a bookbinder, professor, scholar, collector, inventor and designer.

What nationality was Polly Lada-Mocarski?

Polly Lada-Mocarski was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Polly Lada-Mocarski

· Wikidata: Q105390283

· DBpedia: Polly Lada-Mocarski

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