Heinrich Oidtmann

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Dr. Heinrich Oidtmann

Heinrich Oidtmann (1838-1890) was a German doctor, stained glass artist, and writer. Oidtman is the namesake of Dr. H. Oidtmann GmbH, the oldest stained-glass workshop in Germany.

Biography[edit]

Heinrich Oidtmann started his career as a medical doctor in Linnich, Germany and later established a stained glass workshop. Oidtmann drew inspiration in setting up the workshop from his use of glass slides.[1][2][3] His workshop would later grew into the Dr. H. Oidtmann GmbH by the efforts of his descendants.

Footnotes[edit]

  1. ^ "The Oldest Stained Glass Workshop in Germany - Chronicle of the Oidtmann Workshop". Dr. H. Oidtmann GmbH. Dr. H. Oidtmann GmbH. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  2. ^ "History of Stained Glass". Stained Glass Association of America. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Oidtmann (H.) Glass and Mosaic Studios Linnich, Germany". Michigan Stained Glass Census. Michigan State University Museum. Retrieved 23 February 2015.