Artist

Laura Gardin Fraser

born Chicago, IL 1889-died Norwalk, CT 1966
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Laura Gardin Fraser, © Peter A. Juley & Son Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum J0119967
Also known as
  • Mrs. James E. Fraser
  • Laura G. Fraser
  • Laura Fraser
  • Laura Gardin
Born
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died
Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Active in
  • Westport, Connecticut, United States
Biography

Laura Gardin Fraser designed the Alabama Centennial half-dollar in 1921, earning her the distinction of being the first woman to design a coin for the United States Treasury. She studied at the Art Students League in New York from 1907 to 1911, and in 1913 married James Earle Fraser, a sculptor and her instructor there. Fraser’s other works include animal sculptures, medals, and fountains.

Works by this artist (1 item)

Laura Gardin Fraser, Steady, 1930, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle, 1972.167.25
Steady
Artist
Date1930
bronze
Not on view