Stencil
- Object Name:
- Stencil
- Object ID:
- 1987.005.33
- Creator:
- Fabian, Margaret W. (1909-1989)
- Date:
- 1977-1982
- Description:
- Large collection of tracings and stencils (585 pieces) copied from walls (and a few floors) in New England houses. Mostly by Margaret W. Fabian, 1977-1982. Many were made by others and given to or purchased by Mrs. Fabian.
- Material:
- Paper
- Provenance:
- Part of the Margaret W. and Edward S. Fabian Wall Stencil Research Collection, compiled from 1977 to 1982. Margaret W. Fabian (1909-1989) and her husband Edward visited 460 homes and taverns throughout New England in an attempt to document all known early decorative wall paintings. They produced photographs, slides, stencils, tracings, and written records. In addition, the collection includes reverse paintings on glass, china painting materials, samples of painted graining, and other items related to decorative painting.
- Credit Line:
- The Margaret W. and Edward S. Fabian Wall Stencil Research Collection
- People:
- Fabian, Margaret
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