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Industrial Art Text Books
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Eight books entitled Industrial Art Text Books, Parts 1-8, by Bonnie E. Snow and Hugo B. Froehlich, published by The Prang Company, New York, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and Dallas, copyright 1915-1917. The subtitle on each part is: A graded course in art in its relation to industry. Each part is approximately 72 pages in length, and range from relatively simple crafts and projects to considerably more complex projects. The front and back covers of each have red lettering against a gray and black striped background, with the stylized logo of the Prang Company on the back cover and the part number (in words) near the bottom of the front cover. The insides of the front and back covers are patterned with a geometric design in squares. Each of the 8 parts contain a very wide range of activities; each part is slightly more advanced than the previous one. Facing the title page within each part is a statement of purpose for the series: ""These 'Industrial Art Text books' are based upon a new and significant theory of art- the theory that 'representation' is not a basic or fundamental art principle. Ability to draw is important as a means to an end; it should not be considered as an end in itself."" Each of the 8 parts has ""Mabel Spofford"" written in ms. at the top of the front cover; several of the volumes also have her name written in ms. on the first page.
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Industrial Art Text Books: a Series of Text Books for Children
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One flyer for a series entitled Industrial Art Text Books: a Series of Text Books for Children, by Bonnie E. Snow and Hugo B. Froehlich, published by A.S. Barnes Company, Chicago and New York, ca. 1920. This brochure is 12 numbered pages in length, and is illustrated with reproductions of sample pages from the text books to which they refer. Each page of the brochure gives a brief overview of the sections within the series: Color and Design; Costume Design; Domestic Art; Interior Decoration; Constructive Design; Commercial Design; Object Drawing and Nature Drawing.
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Industrial and Applied Art Books
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Seven books entitled Industrial and Applied Art Books, published by Mentzer Bush & Co., New York, Chicago, and Dallas, copyright 1926. Edited by Walter Scott Perry, Florence H. Fitch, Walter Sargent, and Frederick G. Bonser. Published in eight parts, book No. 2 is lacking from this set. Each of the seven books are 48 pages in length, and contain a wide variety of art projects for students. The projects range from simple coloring exercises (beginning with book 1) and progress to more sophisticated projects such as printing and book binding (in book 8). All of the books contain black and white and color illustrations. Each exercise or lesson is comprised of a sample or template, instructional text for the student, and additional instructional text for the teacher. The project template can be cut out of the book for use; a few have been cut out but laid in place. Some of the projects included within these books are: coloring, lettering, drawing, weaving, patterns, design, clay work, basketry, sewing, bookbinding and art appreciation. All of the covers are identical to each other (except the issue number); the covers are in black and orange, with the title framed by tall trees on either side. The insides of the front covers, as well as both sides of the back covers, are decorated in black and white decorative patterns. Each of the seven books have an embossed stamp "S" (Mabel Spofford) at the top of each front cover.
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American Text Books of Art Education: Intermediate Course, Numbers One and Three
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Two drawing books entitled American Text Books of Art Education: Intermediate Course, Numbers One and Three, by Walter Smith, published by L. Prang & Company, Boston, 1875. Each book contains 20 numbered pages, and numbered exercises. Each exercise consists of very brief instructional text, an image, and space for copying. In Book One, many of the exercises focus on patterns, shapes and designs made from lines and shapes. Book Three focuses more on replication of forms, such as vases, drinking glasses and solids. Some of the exercises in the books have been completed by previous owners. The front covers of each bear the decorative symbol often used on the front covers of Smith instructional books. The inside front cover of Book One contains definitions of terms used throughout the book. The inside back cover gives general directions for the student and teacher, and lists the "principles of design illustrated" in the book. On the back cover is a descriptive outline of the Smith drawing course for the four levels of schools. The inside of the front cover of Book Three contains general use directions and illustrated definitions of "geometrical solids defined and described." On the inside of the back cover are: "Elementary principles to be taught and observed in model and object drawing: freehand." The back cover contains the same outline of the Smith system for the public schools as Book One. "Lutie Tompkins" is written in ms., in ink, along the top of the front cover of Book One. "McDonald" is written in ms., in ink, on the front cover of Book Three.
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System of Industrial Art Drawing: Ornamentation
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One drawing book entitled System of Industrial Art Drawing: Ornamentation, by E. Croasdale, published by J.M. Stoddart & Co., Philadelphia, copyright 1876. Also printed on the front cover is: "Issued in sets from the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, by E. Croasdale, Principal, Second Series, Number Three." This book contains 7 plates (plate VIII is wanting) of Egyptian design and motif. Each plate is faced by a blank page intended for copying. This book is vertically oriented, with the cover and pages intended to be lifted up, instead of to the left, as usual.
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Industrial and Applied Art Books
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Eight art instruction books entitled Industrial and Applied Art Books, published by Atkinson Mentzer & Company, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas, [ca. 1920]. All are "Edited by Elmer E. Bush and Florence Reid Bush". The books are numbered 1st through 8th, and average 48 pages in length. All are primarily illustrated, with some accompanying text for the exercises and activities. Most illustrations are black and white, with a few in color. Each volume is bound in a purple and black decorated paper cover. The 5th, 7th, and 8th volumes are marked "Mabel Spofford" in ms., in ink, at the head of the front cover.
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