Aline Bernstein | |
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Born | New York City | December 22, 1880
Died | September 7, 1955 New York City | (aged 74)
Occupation | Costume designer |
Known for | Founder of Museum of Costume Art, muse of Thomas Wolfe |
Spouse |
Theodore F. Bernstein
(m. 1902) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Joseph Frankau, Rebecca Frankau |
Aline Bernstein (December 22, 1880 – September 7, 1955) was an American set designer and costume designer. She and Irene Lewisohn founded the Museum of Costume Art.[1] Bernstein was the lover, patron, and muse of novelist Thomas Wolfe.[2]
Philanthropist Irene Lewisohn died today in New York City. She and her sister Alice built and endowed the Neighborhood Playhouse. With Aline Bernstein she founded the Museum of Costume Art on Fifth Avenue in 1937