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During her early college years at Johns Hopkins, she had apprenticed with a local jeweler whose designs were very dainty and floral. She taught Cooke to solder, but Cooke's modern designs were all her own.
In the 1940s, Cooke packed up a box of her jewelry and made a trip across the United States, trying to persuade retailers to carry her work. Along the way she stopped by the Walker Art Center, which was putting together a show. They included several of her pieces in their 1948 Good Design show, which helped launch her career.
Over the years, Cooke's work has been seen on the fashion runway, included in State Department tours overseas, has been acquired for collections of prestigious museums, and has won numerous prizes and awards, most notably the De Beers Diamond Today awards in 1979 and 1981.
Cooke has also collaborated with her architect husband, William Steinmetz.
From antiquesandthearts.com and modernsilver.com
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This is a wonderful tribute to a woman that I have known for 66 years as she is my aunt. She is a wonderful person always full of positive energy and encouragement to others... and an eye to shape metal, wood and stone into delighful gifs for the eye.
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Betty was my mother's friend from Girl Scouts and they went to Girl Scout camp together. One of the favorite memories my Mom spoke about often. I have inherited a beautiful Betty Cooke necklace and earrings set. It is a prized possession.
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