Betty Cooke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Betty Cooke

American designer

Date of Birth: 05-May-1924

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Profession: jewellery designer

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Catherine Elizabeth "Betty" Cooke (born May 5, 1924) is an American designer whose career has lasted more than 73 years.
She is principally known for her jewelry.
She has been called "an icon within the tradition of modernist jewelry" and "a seminal figure in American Modernist studio jewelry".
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.