biography of Giuseppe IARDELLA (XVIII)

Birth place: Italy

Addresses: Philadelphia, PA, late 1790s-at least 1803

Profession: Sculptor

Comments: Name appears as Jardella and Iardella. Could be related to Andrew Iardella. Came to Philadelphia from Italy during the late 1790's to execute decorative sculptures for the home of Robert Morris and was subsequently employed by the Philadelphia stonecutter James Traquair (see entry). He was working in Philadelphia at least until 1803.

Sources: G&W; Kimball, Joseph Wright and His Portraits of Washington," 37; Phila. CD 1802-03; Gardner, Yankee Stonecutters, 59."