Catherine Elizabeth Cooke (May 5, 1924 – August 13, 2024) was an American designer principally known for her jewelry.[1][2][3][4][5][6] She has been called "an icon within the tradition of modernist jewelry"[7] and "a seminal figure in American Modernist studio jewelry".[8] Her pieces have been shown nationally and internationally and are included in a number of museum collections, including the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York. She is regarded as an important role model for other artists and craftspeople.[9]
^Cooke, Betty (June 2–25, 1995). Design, Jewelry, Betty Cooke : June 2–25 1995. Baltimore, MD: Maryland Institute College of Art; Meyerhoff Gallery.