Altina Schinasi
Altina Schinasi (August 4, 1907 – August 19, 1999) was an American sculptor, filmmaker, actress, entrepreneur, window dresser, designer, and inventor. She was known for designing what she called the "Harlequin eyeglass frame", popularly known as cat-eye glasses.
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| Born | August 4, 1907 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 19, 1999 (aged 92) Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Notable work | Sculptor Harlequin eyeglass frame George Grosz' Interregnum (1960) |
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| Awards | American Design Award from Lord & Taylor 1939 George Grosz' Interregnum Venice Film Festival, Golden Lion, First Prize 1961 George Grosz' Interregnum |
| Patron(s) | Clare Boothe Luce |
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