Plaque

Marion Dorn and Edward McKnight Kauffer

Erection date: /3/2015

Inscription

Edward McKnight Kauffer 1890 - 1954, Marion Dorn, 1896 - 1964, designers, lived here in flats 139/141.
English Heritage

Site: Marion Dorn and Edward McKnight Kauffer (1 memorial)

SW3, Chelsea Manor Street, Swan Court

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Marion Dorn and Edward McKnight Kauffer

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Marion Dorn

Textile designer. Born on Christmas day, probably at Menlo Park, near San Fra...

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Edward McKnight Kauffer

Artist and designer. Born in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA. As an...

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