The Luminous Path of Agnes Fairchild Northrop In the heart of Flushing, Queens, a creative journey began that would eventually illuminate the most storied interiors of the American Gilded Age. Born in 1857, Agnes Fairchild Northrop emerged during a transformative era when the decorative arts were undergoing a profound metamorphosis. Her entry into the professional art world was marked by a pivotal connection to the legendary Louis Comf…