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Subseries S. Models: Wood
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National Drawing Models
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One boxed drawing model set entitled National Drawing Models, manufacturer unknown, ca. 1885-1895. The set is comprised of 30 heavy paper "tablets" in a variety of shapes (circles, triangles, squares, etc.), 12 brass clips, and 6 wooden rods. The tablets attach to each other with brass clips and rods to form representations of solid three dimensional forms. Instructions for use are provided on the box label. The set contains "3 Circular Tablets; 3 Equilateral Triangular Tablets; 6 Square Tablets; 3 Pentagonal Tablets; 3 Hexagonal Tablets; 4 Wide Oblong Tablets; 4 Narrow Oblong Tablets; 4 Small tablets; 7 Wooden Rods; [and] 12 brass clips." The set is almost complete; only one wooden rod is missing. Some of the "tablets" have small brass holders punched through the center, into which the wooden rod is placed. Note: Conservators have removed the items from the original box and have placed them into separate envelopes. The original box remains with the models. DK notes that these were the "poor man's" version of the Froebel gift boxes of cubes and other forms. These paper create-your-own drawing models were commonly used by the less well-funded public schools.
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Bradley’s Kindergarten Material, No. 4, Fourth Gift
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One set of wood blocks entitled Bradley's Kindergarten Material, No. 4, Fourth Gift, manufactured by Milton Bradley & Co., Springfield, Massachusetts, ca. 1900. The set is comprised of 8 wooden 1-inch cube blocks, housed inside a wooden box with a sliding lid. A paper label is mounted to the front side of the box; the label bears the title and manufacturer's name. The cubes were used as models for drawing, and were also used in counting and auditory exercises.
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Subseries Q. Models: Paper
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This collection contains approximately 700 pieces of ephemera that along with more than 500 separately cataloged books form the Diana Korzenik Collection of Art Education representing the evolution of art education in the United States from mainly 1800 to 1950. The collection was assembled by Massachusetts professor Diana Korzenik over a period of nearly three decades, and the ephemera is composed of instructional materials (e.g. art instruction manuals, art reproductions, drawing books, drawing cards, painting books, penmanship books, etc.), objects (e.g. boxed painting sets, drawing slates, models, drawing desks, colored pencils, crayons, paint, etc.) and non-instructional materials (e.g. promotional materials, scrapbooks, coursework by Korzenik's students, catalogs, etc.). With the exception of the Mabel Spofford archive, which she purchased as a whole, Korzenik pursued each item individually with the aim of assembling frequently overlooked and misunderstood material.
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Subseries R. Models: Plaster
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This collection contains approximately 700 pieces of ephemera that along with more than 500 separately cataloged books form the Diana Korzenik Collection of Art Education representing the evolution of art education in the United States from mainly 1800 to 1950. The collection was assembled by Massachusetts professor Diana Korzenik over a period of nearly three decades, and the ephemera is composed of instructional materials (e.g. art instruction manuals, art reproductions, drawing books, drawing cards, painting books, penmanship books, etc.), objects (e.g. boxed painting sets, drawing slates, models, drawing desks, colored pencils, crayons, paint, etc.) and non-instructional materials (e.g. promotional materials, scrapbooks, coursework by Korzenik's students, catalogs, etc.). With the exception of the Mabel Spofford archive, which she purchased as a whole, Korzenik pursued each item individually with the aim of assembling frequently overlooked and misunderstood material.
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American Text Books of Art Education: Intermediate Course, Numbers One and Three
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Two 20-page drawing books by Walter Smith, published by L. Prang & Company, Boston, with numbered exercises. Each exercise consists of very brief instructional text, an image, and space for copying. In Book One, many of the exercises focus on patterns, shapes and designs made from lines and shapes. Book Three focuses more on replication of forms, such as vases, drinking glasses and solids. Some of the exercises in the books have been completed by previous owners.
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Bartholomew's National System of Industrial Drawing, Free Hand-Tracing, New Edition, Nos. 1, 1, 2, 3
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Four 12-page drawing books by William N. Bartholomew, published by 3 different publishers: Potter, Knight, Ainsworth & Co. of New York, Boston and Chicago (Book 1, first copy); the American Book Company of New York, Cincinnati and Chicago (Book 1, second copy); and the A.S. Barnes & Co. of New York and Chicago (Books 2-3). These tracing books are intended for use by "children just beginning to draw" and contain 24-29 numbered exercises, without text, of images and drawing exercises to be traced or completed. Each lesson builds upon the skills learned in previous lessons. Many of these exercises are shapes and forms, later used to create decorative patterns and designs. Images of simple buildings are also included.
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