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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.

Kinsella died in 1915, but his company stayed in business for another 15 or so 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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