Object Details
- Collection Creator
- Sheeler, Charles, 1883-1965
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- Charles Sheeler papers
- Sponsor
- Funding for processing of this collection was provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art
- Extent
- (Boxes 4-5, 8-9, OV12-OV14; 1.1 linear feet)
- Date
- circa 1930s-1960s
- Archival Repository
- Archives of American Art
- Identifier
- AAA.sheechar, Series 7
- Type
- Archival materials
- Collection Citation
- Charles Sheeler papers, circa 1840s-1966, bulk 1923-1965. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
- Arrangement note
- The series is arranged into two subseries: Subseries 7.1: Artwork by Sheeler, circa 1930s-1960s Subseries 7.2: Artwork by Others, circa 1940s-1960s
- Collection Rights
- The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
- Scope and Contents note
- The artwork series consists of art works by Sheeler and others, which date from circa 1930s-1960. The series is particularly rich documenting Sheeler's industrial designs, fabrics and manufactured objects. Artwork by Sheeler includes oversize sketches, industrial designs, fabrics and manufactured objects. The series also includes a drawing by Peggy Bacon (a gift for Sheeler's birthday), and an art photograph by Minor White. There is also a copy negative and copy print for this photograph. The industrial designs are dated circa early 1930s, and were possibly commissioned by Samuel M. Kootz Associates. They include designs for a flower pot stand, cream and sugar set, sandwich tray, smoking stand, and a wood rack. The fabrics are in a variety of types and patterns including, knitted wool, linen, and printed rayon (or silk). The objects include a glass tumbler manufactured by the Steuben Glass Company, and a salt and pepper shaker set and silver tea spoon, both possibly manufactured by Revere Copper and Brass Inc. The fabrics and manufactured objects were exhibited at the Downtown Gallery's Practical Manifestations in Art, in December 1934. A copy negative and copy print have been created for Minor White's photograph, which are filed with the original.
- Collection Restrictions
- The collection is open for research. Use requires an appointment.
- Record ID
- ebl-1503512865595-1503512865636-2
