A Life Woven in Gold: The Artistic Journey of Florence Koehler Florence Koehler, born Florence Cary on November 8, 1861, in Jackson, Michigan, was a figure who embodied the spirit of artistic independence and innovation during a period of profound change. Her life unfolded as a captivating narrative—a journey from the ceramics workshops of Kansas City to the vibrant art scenes of Chicago, London, and Paris, ultimately finding its fina…