Born in Norway 1861; died in Meriden, Connecticut, September 11, 1938
Frederick Matzow, a Norwegian-born artist, lived in Meriden, Connecticut, for many years, where he sketched and painted the region's natural beauty from 1912 until his death on September 11, 1938.
Matzow is best known for his work with the Handel Lamp Company, where he was employed as artist and painter during the 1920's. Examples of his works are illustrated in the book Handle Lamps, Painted Shades and Glassware.