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Industrial and Applied Art Books
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Seven books entitled Industrial and Applied Art Books, published by Mentzer Bush & Co., New York, Chicago, and Dallas, copyright 1926. Edited by Walter Scott Perry, Florence H. Fitch, Walter Sargent, and Frederick G. Bonser. Published in eight parts, book No. 2 is lacking from this set. Each of the seven books are 48 pages in length, and contain a wide variety of art projects for students. The projects range from simple coloring exercises (beginning with book 1) and progress to more sophisticated projects such as printing and book binding (in book 8). All of the books contain black and white and color illustrations. Each exercise or lesson is comprised of a sample or template, instructional text for the student, and additional instructional text for the teacher. The project template can be cut out of the book for use; a few have been cut out but laid in place. Some of the projects included within these books are: coloring, lettering, drawing, weaving, patterns, design, clay work, basketry, sewing, bookbinding and art appreciation. All of the covers are identical to each other (except the issue number); the covers are in black and orange, with the title framed by tall trees on either side. The insides of the front covers, as well as both sides of the back covers, are decorated in black and white decorative patterns. Each of the seven books have an embossed stamp "S" (Mabel Spofford) at the top of each front cover.
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American Text Books of Art Education: Geometrical Drawing, Numbers One and Two
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Two drawing books entitled American Text Books of Art Education: Geometrical Drawing, Numbers One and Two, by Walter Smith, published by L. Prang & Co., Boston, 1875. Each of the two books are 20 pages in length, and contain numbered problems and exercises. Each exercise consists of instructional text, a lithograph illustration, and space for copying. The exercises increase in difficulty and complexity through the course of each book, and within the series. The front covers are identical to each other, as are the insides of the front and back covers. The insides of the front covers contain "General Directions to Teacher and Pupil"; the insides of the back covers contain names, definitions and visual definitions of "geometric solids", as well as publisher's advertisements for other Smith materials. The back covers advertise Prang's "American Text-Books of Art Education, prepared by Prof. Walter Smith." The exercises in Book Number Two have been completed, in pencil.
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The Drawing Teacher: A Little Folder of Teaching Projects for the Art Teacher
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71 whole and partial issues of the monthly (bi-monthly from 1937-1947) periodical The Drawing Teacher edited by Harry W. Jacobs and published by Binney and Smith Co., New York. Each issue is devoted to two specific art projects for use in schools. Types of projects included are: civic art posters, maps, block printing, dioramas, clay sculpting and modeling, paper construction, holiday decorations, painting, drawing, poster-making, lettering, calendars and paper cutting. Each complete, 4-page, issue contains two separate but related art projects; one for the primary grades, the other for high school students; advertisements for Binney and Smith products, and a fourth section entitled "Intimate Comments in the Field of Art". This last section contains notes from the editor, book reviews, and news from within the field. This collection of issues is a mixture of complete and incomplete (i.e. half) issues. "M. Spofford" is written in manuscript on some of them.
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Industrial Art Text Books
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One book entitled Industrial Art Text Books: A Graded Course in Art in its Relation to Industry, by Bonnie E. Snow and Hugo B. Froehlich, published by Laidlaw Brothers, Chicago and New York, copyright 1924. This is a revised edition of Part Six from an eight part set. This book is 64 pages in length, and contains both color and black and white illustrations. The topics addressed in this volume include: color and design; drawing and design; lettering and design; art in dress; art in the home; and art in handwork. The front and back covers are printed with a vertically striped design. The inside of the front cover and the inside of the back cover are decorated with geometric patterns. Each chapter begins with introductory text and an explanation of each of the types of projects contained within it. The rest of each chapter suggests projects to create which emphasize the topic for that chapter. The final page of the book suggests tests that art teachers can assign in order to evaluate the progress of their students. "J.E. Cargill" and "3.00" (price) are written in ms. at the top of the front cover. "J. Evelyn Cargill" is written in ms. at the top of the title page.
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Two promotional letter which advertise Stover School Art Service, Birmingham, Michigan
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Two promotional letters, dated September 1935 and October 1935, respectively, which advertise the Stover School Art Service, Birmingham, Michigan. Both are addressed to Miss Mabel Spofford, signed by Frances L. Stover, and are printed on Stover School Art Service letterhead. These form letters (4 unnumbered, typescript pages each) advertise pre-planned and pre-organized art projects made available for art teachers by the Service. A sample project, probably completed by Mabel Spofford, is laid into each letter. Title supplied by cataloger.
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Inspirational Art
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Eight books entitled Inspirational Art, Books 1-8, published by Mentzer Bush & Co., New York, Chicago, Dallas, copyright 1932. Each is approximately 48 pages in length, and can be used independently of one another, although they do have similar sections, such as: picture study, illustrative sketching, modeling and sculpture, lettering, decorative design, famous buildings, and book making. Although not labeled as such, the books progress from relatively simplistic (Book 1) aimed at the younger student, to more complicated, (Book 8) intended for the more sophisticated art student. Although most of the illustrations are black and white, each book contains at least a few color illustrations. These books don't have separate instructions for the teacher; all of the instructions, guidance and suggestions are aimed at the student. The front covers of these books are identical to each other, decorated in a striped black and orange design. The insides of the front and back covers are designs of black and white patterns.
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