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Paul Rankin collection of Frans Wildenhain sketchbooks and slides

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArt-0069
Overview

The Paul Rankin collection of Frans Wildenhain sketchbooks and slides contains four books of sketches done by Mr. Wildenhain in the 1970's, approximately 154 slides of his sculptures, pots, and murals, several books and publications relating to the Bauhaus in Germany, Marguerite Wildenhain, and crafts, some in German.

Dates: circa 1965 - 1985
Found in: RIT Archives

Val Cushing ceramic pot

 Collection — Carton Val Cushing Untitled (jar with lid) FRAGILE: [Barcode: R0006624785]
Identifier: RITArt-0072
Overview

This collection consists of one ceramic lidded pot.

Dates: 1980s?
Found in: RIT Archives

Erica Bello jewelry

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: R0006624673]
Identifier: RITArt-0083
Overview

Two oxidized silver necklaces, one titled Emerald Trough necklace features ten oxidized silver bars connected by a trough containing a natural emerald. The other untitled piece is made of silver teaspoons and cotton string. The spoons create a silver cage that contains a spray of bay leaves. Ms. Bello created it during her time as a student at RIT's School for American Crafts.

Dates: 2013-2014
Found in: RIT Archives

Sowon Joo jewelry

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArt-0084
Overview

The collection contains three pieces of jewelry designed by Sowon Joo a former student at RIT's School for American Crafts.

Dates: 2013-2014
Found in: RIT Archives

Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez jewelry

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArt-0097
Overview

The collection contains two pieces of fine jewelry created by artist Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez. One is a large necklace with a center breast plate and the other is a hand-piece titled You and me.

Dates: 2001, 2007
Found in: RIT Archives

Tage Frid chandelier

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: RITArt-0077
Overview

Tage Frid chandelier is finely handcrafted from cast iron. Mr. Frid was a woodworking instructor for the School for American Craftsmen from 1950-1961.

Dates: circa 1950-1975
Found in: RIT Archives

Edward G. Dykstra collection

 Collection — Carton 1: [Barcode: R0006627027]
Identifier: RITArc-0264
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.

Dates: circa 1948-1950
Found in: RIT Archives

RIT School for American Crafts records and slides

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArc-0318
Overview

The RIT School for American Crafts records and slides contains short essays on the history of the school, a selection of administrative files, promotional materials, curriculum information, information about craft exhibitions at RIT as well as exhibitions of work by faculty and students, and a number of articles and clippings, mainly from 1950 to 1990. There is also a set of slides used to promote the school and facilities, ca. 2000.

Dates: 1943-2008; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1970
Found in: RIT Archives

Barbara Cowles collection on Shop One

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArc-0450
Overview

The Barbara Cowles collection on Shop One contains materials about the retail store that featured handmade crafts by RIT professors, as well as other craftsmen in the Rochester area and beyond. Included are posters, news clippings, exhibition announcements, photographs, digital images and HTML pages from a website about Shop One (no longer live on web).

Dates: 1953-1978
Found in: RIT Archives

Doug Baker collection on Shop One

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: RITArc-0554
Overview

The Doug Baker collection on Shop One contains materials about the retail store, Shop One, that featured handmade crafts by RIT professors, as well as other craftsmen in the Rochester area and beyond. Included are copies of his designs for Shop One related materials including letterhead, logos, invitations, and advertisements.

Dates: 1952-1976
Found in: RIT Archives

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