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Munsell Color System

Description: One pamphlet entitled Munsell Color System, (a reprint of the article "A Measured Training of the Color Sense," by Albert H. Munsell , which appeared in Education, February, 1909) published by Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Boston, Massachusetts, 1910. This pamphlet is 22 numbered pages in length, and is illustrated with black and white images. The last page is blank. The next to the last page (p. 21) advertises "materials for the Munsell Color System" offered by Wadsworth, Howland & Co.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1910
Call number: ephKAEE
Creator: Korzenik, Diana (1941-)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Diana Korzenik, August 1997.; transferred from Huntington Art Reference Library, May 2000.

The Munsell Color System: Children's Studies in Measured Colors

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One pamphlet, copyright 1907, entitled The Munsell Color System: Children's Studies in Measured Colors, by Albert H. Munsell, published by Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Boston, Massachusetts. This pamphlet is 14 pages in length; it is comprised of 3 color plates and 8 pages of text. The text describes the use of color on each of the three plates: "Plate I. The color sphere, with measured scales of hue, value and chroma; Plate II. Color studies with tuned crayons in the lower grades; Plate III. Color Studies with tunes watercolors in the upper grades." The last page contains excerpts from "Appreciations" of the Munsell system; the inside back cover lists artists' materials for sale. "Copyright, 1907 by A.H. Munsell" is printed on the inside front cover. "Mrs. Sarah Berry (?), 14 West Friendship St., Broad St." is written in ms., in pencil, on the back cover.

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Munsell Colored Papers for the Munsell Color System

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One sample set of colored papers entitled Munsell Colored Papers for the Munsell Color System, manufactured by Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, ca. 1920. On the back cover is printed: "Sample set of the five middle colors red, yellow, green, blue and purple, with a lighter and a darker value of each, also white, middle gray and black." This color sample booklet is "bound" with a single brass brad.

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Munsell Crayons

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Three boxed sets of color crayons entitled Munsell Crayons manufactured by Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Boston, Massachusetts. Set 2 does not have a number on the box, but is labeled "12 colors: five middle colors and five intermediates, with gray and black." Set 3 is labeled as No. 2 Box, containing "five middle colors with gray and black and the maxima of red, yellow and blue." Set 4 is labeled as No. 3 Box, containing "22 colors: five principal hues and five intermediate hues at middle value and middle chroma, five principal hues and five intermediate hues at maximum chroma with middle gray and black." Set 4 is wrapped in sealed plastic. Each paperboard box bears a black and white paper label with the title, contents and manufacture information. Only Set 4 (No. 3 Box) bears the name of the "Munsell Color Co., New York"; but all three sets bear the title Munsell Crayons.

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Color in Painting

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One portfolio of nine leaflets by the Munsell Color Co., Inc., entitled Color in Painting: a portfolio of eight leaflets with notes on the use of color in the paintings which are reproduced in direct color from the originals, by Margaret McAdory, published by Binney & Smith Company, New York, copyright 1926. The eight images reproduced on these leaflets are listed on the front cover of the portfolio: "The Nativity" by Luini; "The Lace Maker" by Vermeer; "The Blessing" by Chardin; "Still Life" by Chardin; "Madame le Brun" by Le Brun; "The Dance of the Nymphs" by Corot; "The Gleaners" by Millet; and "Nymph Pool" by Monet. This portfolio is folded into thirds; the left-hand flap contains text, and the right-hand flap serves as the front cover. The center section holds the leaflets, and on the bottom protective flap is printed "Compliments of Binney & Smith Company, Makers of Crayons and Water Color Paints, New York". The back cover of the portfolio features a bibliography. The first leaflet (4 p.) discusses the "General Instructions for the Study of Color". Each of the subsequent leaflets is a folded single sheet (4 p.), with the portfolio title above a 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" (approx.) reproduction of each painting. The text within each leaflet discusses the painting, addressing both color and composition. The last page of each is an in-depth color analysis, with charts, of the painting and reference to isolated elements and the Munsell Color system.

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Water Color School Box

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One boxed set of watercolor paints entitled Water Color School Box, manufactured by Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Boston, Massachusetts, ca. 1895. The set is comprised of 10 small cakes of watercolor paint set within two rows of metal supports, one quill brush, one wooden stick, and a small stick of charcoal. The set is housed within a metal box; the lid is divided into four sections: the top two sections contain the manufacturer's name and address, the bottom two contain the title. The box is colored green and has gold lettering. A printed slip of paper is laid into the bottom of the box underneath the two rows of paints, so only a portion of it is legible: "When you need more of any of the colors in this box we will furnish them at short notice. Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Inc."

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Colored Crayons in Your School

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One pamphlet entitled Colored Crayons in Your School, by Fred Hamilton Daniels, published by Joseph Dixon Crucible Co., Jersey City, New Jersey, ca. 1930. This pamphlet is 16 numbered pages in length, including the back cover. The pamphlet discusses the use of color in the classroom, the importance of color in learning about art , and how to create art. The front cover is illustrated with a reproduction of a still life drawing of a platter and a vase. A publisher's statement regarding the intended use of the booklet is printed on the back cover. The booklet is illustrated with 6 color reproductions of images using colored pencils and crayons; much of the text discusses each of the images. "The Sparrell Print, Boston" is printed at the bottom inside the back cover.

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