agnes fairchild northrop was an american artist and designer who worked in the decorative arts, best known for her work in stained glass. born in flushing, queens, in 1857, she died in 1953 in the gramercy park hotel in manhattan at age 96. early life and career northrop was most likely introduced to louis comfort tiffany in the late 1870s and began working for tiffany studios in 1880. she was known for her talent in composing floral designs and became one of the few women actually given credit for work in exhibitions and catalogues. notable works and contributions northrop is credited with c…