Fischer, Bernard, 1900-1986
Art teacher, Painter, Designer, Sculptor
Size: 3.4 Linear feet
Summary: The Bernard and Phyllis Fischer papers measure 3.4 linear feet and date from circa 1905-1983 with bulk dates from 1928-1977. The papers document the Fischers' careers as art teachers and craft business administrators through biographical material, correspondence, writings and personal business files. Also found are printed material, photographs and an extensive amount of artwork.
Bernard and Phyllis Fischer were a New York City based artist couple who operated a crafts business specializing in enamels and exhibited their work in galleries and at crafts exhibitions. Bernard Fischer (1900-1986) was a painter, sculptor, designer, puppetteer, art teacher. Bernard taught Industrial Arts in the New York City schools for over 20 years, along with courses at museums and crafts organizations in the city. Phyllis, born 1899, was a decorator, designer, and painter. She also worked as a Works Progress Administration craft teacher and project supervisor in New York City as a part of a WPA recreation project initative.
Donated 1986 by Norma Kerlin, the Fischers' niece.
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