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Thanks for contacting the Rakow Library with your question about John J. Kinsella mirrors.

There is information on the John J. Kinsella Co. in Chicago, IL. and they did make and sell mirrors, but I can only find substantial information about their stained glass products.

John J. Kinsella was in existence from 1872-1931 and was one of the larger firms producing stained glass and mirrors in Chicago at the time, employing some 50 people, according to the publication, Frueh's Chicago Stained Glass.

I was not able to locate much information about the Evansville IN location except for listings in the City Directory from Evansville for 1927 and 1930. That information does validate the company operation there as a mirror manufacturer. I checked 1924 and a few dates later than 1931 and did not find any listings. If you want further information the Historical Society or public library in Evansville could possibly help you.

Kinsella died in 1915, but his company stayed in business for another 15 or so years. I did not find the names of people who might have led the company during those years.

Below is a link to John J. Kinsella’s obituary.

https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=44716524

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  1. The Kinsella Glass Company was run by James Edward Kinsella (1859-1931) after the death of his brother John Julius Kinsella (1858-1915). Anne & Jane Kinsella were also involved in the glass company. To the best of my knowledge products were made in Chicago and shipped to other cities.
    by Eileen Kinsella Noland on Mar 23, 2021

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