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Stencil Cutout with Color Key, about 1874-1918

 Item — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

These stencils were probably used by Biehle in the decoration of homes of Cleveland's elite in the late nineteenth century.

Dates

  • about 1874-1918

Conditions Governing Access note

Open to the public. For more information or to access this collection contact archives staff at archives2@clevelandart.org.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.0 Linear feet (Items are foldered and stored in oversize drawer)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General Physical Description note

Two-colored paper stencil cutout, design for border trim, square diamond shapes with oval center, four cutouts keying second color; pencil lines top and bottom for register marks; brush marks on paper indicating brush technique; cutout area is on right side with color key on left; unsigned.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Cleveland Museum of Art Archives Repository

Contact:
The Cleveland Museum of Art
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Cleveland OH 44106