Arlene Taylor papers, [ca. 1938-1965]
Taylor, Arlene
Interior decorator
Overview
Collection Information
Size: 5 Linear feet
Summary: Correspondence; clippings; publicity materials; scrapbooks; business papers; photographs; and miscellaneous items accumulated by Arlene Taylor as a result of her association with the Meyercord Decal Company.
Biographical/Historical Note
Interior decorator, New York, N.Y. Was a proponent of the "Do-it-yourself" decorating movement of the early 1930s. Introduced the decal and plastic tiles as decorating elements.
Provenance
Donated 1969 by Arlene Taylor.
How to Use This Collection
Restrictions on Access
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How to Cite This Collection
Arlene Taylor papers, [ca. 1938-1965]. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.