Schreckengost, Viktor
Scope and Contents
Files have a variety of documents and may contain catalogs, clippings, correspondence, exhibition invitations, sketches, photographs, publications, etc.
Dates
- 1890-2023
Conditions Governing Access
Subject to review by archives staff. For more information or to access this collection contact archives staff at archives@clevelandart.org.
Biographical / Historical
Viktor Schreckengost was a prolific artist who worked as a designer, ceramacist, artist, teacher and more. Born in Sebring, Ohio, Schreckengost went on to attend the Cleveland School of Art and work for Cowan Pottery. In the 1930's he created the Jazz Bowl, commisioned by Eleanor Roosevelt to celebrate her husband's governorship, which became one of his most well known pieces. He also worked for Ohio Murrary Manufacturing company where he revolutionized designs for bicycles and pedal cars.
Extent
From the Collection: 40 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Cleveland Museum of Art Archives Repository