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Crafts (art genres)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

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

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

Robert H. Johnston digital audio recordings

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: RITArc-0638
Overview

Digital audio recordings of Robert H. Johnston during his time at RIT. Dr. Robert H. Johnston spent twenty years as a professor and administrator at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He eventually became the Dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts. In 1990 he was named a Special Assistant to the President of R.I.T. Dr. Johnston most known for developing a system of using digital imaging to decode damaged and ancient texts including the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Dates: circa 1970
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

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

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