Stencil
- Object Name:
- Stencil
- Object ID:
- 1965.081.61.1
- Creator:
- Jewett, Kenneth E. (1905-2003)
Artist - Date:
- 1950-1965
- Description:
- Folder 1 of 5 folders containing cut paper stencils copied from walls in houses in New Hampshire and Maine. Cut by Kenneth Jewett (1905-2003) of Peterborough, NH. All cut from yellow card stock. Most are in sets of two or three, tied together with string. Each stencil is marked with the town name. This folder contains 11 stencils with stylized floral designs, copied from walls in Bleak House (The Manse), Peterborough, NH.
1 set of five, largest 5" x 11.6"
1 set of two, both 14" x 9"
1 set of two, both 12" x 3.5"
1 single, 9.5" x 4.5"
1 single, 5.7" x 5" - Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-14 W-9 inches
- Provenance:
- Made and used by Kenneth Jewett (1905-2003) of Peterborough, NH.
The Manse (now known as Bleak House) in Peterborough, NH, was built in 1797. Six rooms and the front hall were decorated by the "Border Stenciler." - Credit Line:
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Jewett
- People:
- Jewett, Kenneth E. (1905-2003)
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