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A thread on overlooked women shaping Art Deco: designers, patrons, and workshops. Highlight several lesser-known women and the roles they played across studios, manufacturing, patronage, and retail, focusing on what they actually changed. End with prompts inviting readers to add names from their city, museum visits, or family collections.

Ever wonder which brilliant women were quietly shaping the Art Deco era? Let's unravel stories of designers, patrons, and workshop mavens who revolutionized style while remaining overlooked.

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Lucienne Bloch turned murals into windows of community at 1930s New York detention centers. Her fresco 'Childhood' blended local landscapes, diverse faces, and music to inspire hope.

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Eileen Gray challenged norms in furniture and architectural design as an Irish trailblazer. Her bold, innovative pieces proved that design could be both practical and poetic.

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Women architects like Theodate Pope Riddle and Marion Mahony reshaped urban skylines despite harsh discrimination, pioneering modern techniques and enriching public spaces.

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Which fact surprised you most? Have you spotted hidden gems in your local museum, city archives, or family collection? Share names and stories below!

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