Betty Hanley | |
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 Hanley c. 1991 | |
| Born | Elizabeth Clare Hanley December 24, 1915 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | 2002 (aged 86–87) Epping, Essex, England |
| Occupation | Lampshade designer |
| Years active | 1949–1993 |
| Known for | Lampshade designer to the Royal Family |
Elizabeth Clare Hanley (December 24, 1915 – 2002) was an American lampshade designer who served as the official supplier to the British royal family and for all of Buckingham Palace. Originally a Michigander, she spent much of her childhood in France and at a Swiss boarding school before attending multiple fashion design universities. Afterwards, she moved to London and established a lampshade and lighting store, and was awarded a royal warrant as the royal family's lampshade supplier. Hanley also was noted for leasing an important cottage called The Ring on the grounds of Audley End House for multiple decades, renovating it to higher standards.