Edward G. Dykstra collection

Collection — Carton: 1

Identifier: RITArc-0264

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Scope and Contents

The Edward G. Dykstra collection includes seven pieces of silverware and ceramic pieces made by Mr. Dykstra and signed "Dyke", others signed by "Flora." These include:

Small round metal plate with hand painted rooster on

Tall hammered metal (gold tone) vase with wooden base

Large textured ceramic pot with interior white glaze

Small green ceramic bowl with sterling silver cover

Small ceramic cup with 2 covers

Small sterling silver box hinged with yellow and green glass top and wooden interior

Small sterling silver pitcher with dark wood handle.

Dates

Creation: circa 1948-1950

Creator

Dykstra , Edward G. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers.

Biographical / Historical

Edward G. Dykstra was a 1949 graduate of the School for American Craftsmen at Alfred University. He studied metallurgy and was a member of the Craft Club. Mr. Dykstra started Ethox Inc., a nylon manufacturing concern, in Buffalo, N.Y. Nylon is manufactured using the gas “ethlox,” hence the name of the company. Mr. Dykstra was also a lover of classic cars and owned a 1920 Moon vehicle.

In a preparatory sketch for the flatware, there are very distinct “ridges” or “lines” as an artistic motif. These are hallmarks of Mr. Dykstra’s style and his artistic trademark.

Born in 1920, Mr. Dykstra died on March 2, 2010 in East Aurora, N.Y. He was predeceased by his wife,>Dorothy Haxton Dykstra. They had no children.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (1 carton )

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

The Edward G. Dykstra collection contains silverware and ceramic pieces; books and magazines about crafts, design, and silverwork; photographs of silver work and two Alfred University yearbooks. Mr. Dykstra attended the School for American Craftsmen (SAC) at Alfred University, graduating in 1948. The silver and ceramic include bowls, pitchers, plates, a vase and a box created by either Mr. Dykstra or a contemporary of his from SAC.

Arrangement

The collection is loosely divided by material type.

Other Finding Aids

In addition to this finding aid, an inventory is available below. For more information, please contact the RIT Archive Collections.

Edward G. Dykstra Collection

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession number(s):2010:017

The collection was donated to RIT Archive Collections by Olive Hewett, niece to Edward Dykstra on April 1, 2010. The collection was delivered to the RIT Archive Collections by Peter Gabak, RIT Development officer.