Blanche A. Phillips and Dorothy J. Walls collection
Scope and Contents
The Blanche A. Phillips and Dorothy J. Walls collection consists of textile cards and several publications belonging to the two women. Each textile card contains a swatch of fabric along with identifying information such as the fabric's name, colors, and price. The cards also provide a description of each sample, information on the weave, and a list of possible uses. In addition to these textile cards, the collection contains several publications on various types of china. There is information on Lenox, Spode, and Haviland china, as well as a pamphlet on the White House state dining set and modern tableware. It is unclear which items belonged to which of these women.
Dates
- Creation: 1915-1931
Creator
- Phillips, Blanche A. (Person)
- Walls, Dorothy J. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers.
Biographical Information: Blanche A. Phillips and Dorothy J. Walls
Blanche A. Phillips was from Newfane, NY. Known as "Phil," she graduated from the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (RAMI) in 1915. Dorothy J. Walls was originally from Fairport, NY. She also attended RAMI and graduated from the Retail Management program in 1933 with a concentration in costume design and retailing. After graduating, Walls married William Cooper. It is unclear if the two women had any connection.
Extent
0.8 Linear Feet (1 clamshell box)
Language
English
Overview
Materials belonging to Blanche A. Phillips and Dorothy J. Walls. Both women graduated from the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (renamed Rochester Institute of Technology in 1944). The collection includes textile cards, pamphlets, and other published material.
Arrangement
Materials are contained in a single box and are arranged by type.
Other Finding Aids
In addition to this finding aid, an inventory is available below. For more information, please contact the RIT Archive Collections.
Blanche A. Phillips and Dorothy J. Walls collection
Processing Information
Finding aid created by Lara Nicosia in May 2011.
Subject
- Lenox China (Firm) -- History (Organization)
- Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (Organization)
- Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute -- Alumni and Alumnae (Organization)
- Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute. Retailing Department (Organization)
- Rochester Institute of Technology (Organization)
- W.T. Copeland & Sons -- History (Organization)
- Title
- Blanche A. Phillips and Dorothy J. Walls collection
- Status
- Published
- Subtitle
- RIT Archives
- Author
- Lara Nicosia
- Date
- 20 May 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the RIT Archives Repository