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Dorothy Liebes papers, circa 1850-1973, bulk 1922-1970

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Series 5: Artwork , 1938-1963
(Boxes 11, 19, OV 22; 0.35 linear ft.)

This series is arranged as 2 subseries:
  • 5.1: Artwork by Dorothy Liebes, circa 1930s-circa 1960s
  • 5.2: Artwork by Other Artists, 1938-1963
5.1: Artwork by Dorothy Liebes, circa 1930s-circa 1960s
Artwork by Liebes consists of designs, feather weavings, a small hooked composition, a tapestry sample and textiles. Textile samples produced by the Dorothy Liebes Studio, as well as some that may have been mass produced based on designs by Liebes, can be found in Series 8: Samples.
Description Container
Designs, undated
11
16
Feather Weavings, undated
11
17
Hooked Composition, undated
11
18
Tapestry Sampler, undated
11
19
5.2: Artwork by Other Artists, 1938-1963
This subseries includes designs by Lawrence Colwell for interiors, furniture, and product packaging. Researchers should note that additional material concerning Colwell can be found in Series 7: Scrapbooks. Other items of note are caricatures of Liebes and a Kokemono screen.
Description Container
Architectural Drawings, Floor Plans, 1963, undated
11
20
Caricatures of Dorothy Liebes, undated
(see also: OV 22)
11
21
Designs, undated
11
22
Designs by Lawrence J. Colwell, undated
(see also: Box 19)
11
23
Drawings, 1938, undated
11
24
Kokemono Screen, undated
(see: RD 58)
11
Monogram designed for Dorothy Wright Liebes (print), undated
11
25
Paintings, undated
(see also: OV 22)
11
26
Posters, undated
(original prints; see: OV 22)
11
Prints, undated
(see also: Box 19 and OV 22)
11
27
Designs by Lawrence J. Colwell, undated
(3 folders; see also: Box 11)
19 (sol)
Paintings, undated
(see also: Box 11 and OV 22)
19 (sol)
Prints, undated
(see also: Box 11 and OV 22)
19 (sol)
Caricature of Dorothy Liebes; Painting; Prints (including posters with original artwork), 1947-1959, undated
OV 22
Painting, 1947
(see also Boxes 11, 19)
OV 22
Posters, undated
(original prints)
OV 22
Print, 1959
(see also Boxes 11, 19)
OV 22

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