Mary Ann Scherr | |
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 Mary Ann Scherr (c. 1970) | |
| Born | Mary Ann Weckman August 3, 1921[1] Akron, Ohio, U.S.[1] |
| Died | March 1, 2016 (aged 94)[2] |
| Education | Cleveland Institute of Art, University of Akron, Kent State University[1] |
| Spouse | Samuel Scherr[3] |
| Children | 3 |
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Mary Ann Scherr (née Weckman; 1921 – 2016)[1] was an American designer, metalsmith and educator. She was known for her jewellery design and industrial design, but she also worked as a graphic designer, illustrator, game designer, fashion and costume designer and silversmith.[1][3]
Scherr was one of the first female automobile designers, working on the design for Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln.[2][4] She is known for her pioneering methods of designing with materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.[4]
- ^ a b c d e "Remembering: Mary Ann Scherr". American Craft Council (ACC). Retrieved 2021-06-12.
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