biography of François BILDSTEIN (c.1856-1935)

Birth place: Nancy, France

Death place: New Orleans, LA

Addresses: NYC, 1881; New Orleans, active 1883-1930

Profession: Illustrator, lithographer, engraver, commercial artist

Comments: Partner in Bildstein & Hoffman (see entry), also founder of the New Orleans Engraving and Electrotype Co., Ltd. His name appeared on the masthead and illustrations in the Mascot (1883-95), Figaro (1884) and the Jolly Joker.

Sources: Encyclopaedia of New Orleans Artists, 38.