Peter C. Grierson & Co. collection of templates, stencils, sample boards and drawings 9053908Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library

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circa 1880s-1920s

 Arrangement

This collection is divided into two series: Series I: Stencils and Drawings and Series II: Collected Material.

 Restrictions on Access

This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

Method of acquisition--Purchased;; Date of acquisition--2011. Accession number--2011.014.

 Biographical / Historical

Painter and decorator Peter C. Grierson was born in Scotland in 1864 to Peter and Anna Grierson. Along with his parents and two siblings, Grierson immigrated to the United States in 1867. In the 1880 Federal Census, Grierson is listed as living in Hartford, Connecticut with his parents and five siblings. The 1880 Census records Greirson as an apprentice to an architect and five years later, the 1885 Hartford City Directory lists him as a practicing architect. After 1886, however, Greirson is listed in the Hartford City Directory as a painter and decorator. Experiencing success as a decorator, Grierson was able to establish his own business and the 1897 Hartford City Directory contains an advertisement for P.C. Grierson & Co., Practical Decorators and Designers. According to the advertisement, the company specialized in "Fresco and Plain Painting. Paper Hanging and Wood Finishes. Relief Work and High-Class Decorating.".

 Biographical / Historical

A member of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America, Grierson's archive details that a large part of his business was dependant on the production of stencils for furniture. Samples of stenciled surfaces detail that Grierson worked primarily in the tradition of Hitchcock Chairs. Manufactured in Connecticut, Hitchcock Chairs were an example of early-American massed produced furniture. The chairs were often pieced together using rosewood and then painted black. The black paint was then coated with a binder such as varnish and turpentine. When dry, a stencil was laid flat on the surface and metallic powders were brushed on with small velvet or leather pads. The stencils were traditionally cut into compositions of bowls of fruit, clusters of flowers, and borders of flowering stems, roses, acorns and laurel leaves. Working in the early twentieth-century, Grierson's role in the resurgence of the Hitchcock Chair aesthetic was part of a larger nationalistic colonial-revival movement in the United States.

 Biographical / Historical

In 1892 Greirson was married to woman of Irish decent named Mary, with whom he had four children. Grierson died on the 13th of August in 1949 in Hartford.

 Scope and Content

Broken into two series, Stencils and Drawings and Collected Material, this collection includes a variety of visual material and a small amount of written work including meeting minutes of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America and two educational booklets. The stencils in this collection were organized by the creation of "Stencil Sets." In the process of creating a stenciled surface, Grierson would first draw a design drawing. From this drawing the stencil was cut. An intricate and polychrome composition would require a layering technique that demanded the stencil to be broken up into individual components. Thus, to properly execute a single design drawing, upwards of five stencils might be required. When possible the design drawings were matched with their stencils to create a complete set. Individual stencils without design drawings were grouped thematically.

 Scope and Content

Series I: Stencils and Drawings

 Scope and Content

Comprised of stencil sets, stencil set components, individual stencils, design drawings, drawings, work samples and stenciled surfaces. The stencil sets are arranged from most complete to incomplete. The individual stencils and design drawings are both organized thematically with groupings based on the major elements present in each composition. Like the individual stencils and the design drawings, the drawings are arranged thematically. The work samples are labeled with what each sample is, e.g. ceiling, wall, excreta, with each sample assigned a number. The stenciled surfaces are all grouped together.

 Scope and Content

Series II: Collected Material

 Scope and Content

The largest percentage of the material in this series is reference material that appears to have been collected by Grierson to aid in the design of stencils. The rest of Series II is dedicated to a non-continuous selection of meeting minutes of the Painters and Decorators of America and two handwritten booklets from the 1920s about science. When the collection was acquired, the pages of minutes were used to separate stencils from one another.

 Preferred Citation

Peter C. Grierson & Co. collection of templates, stencils, sample boards and drawings, circa 1880s-1920s, Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.

 Processing Information

This collection was processed by Vincent Wilcke (Graduate Intern), under the supervision of Shelley Hayreh, Avery Archivist, in 2013.

 Restrictions on Use

Columbia University is providing access to the materials in the Library's collections solely for noncommercial educational and research purposes. The unauthorized use, including, but not limited to, publication of the materials without the prior written permission of Columbia University is strictly prohibited. All inquiries regarding permission to publish should be submitted in writing to the Director, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For additional guidance, see Columbia University Libraries' publication policy.

 Restrictions on Use

In addition to permission from Columbia University, permission of the copyright owner (if not Columbia University) and/or any holder of other rights (such as publicity and/or privacy rights) may also be required for reproduction, publication, distributions, and other uses. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of any item and securing any necessary permissions rests with the persons desiring to publish the item. Columbia University makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the materials or their fitness for a particular purpose.

 Decoration and ornament -- History -- 19th century Decoration and ornament, Architectural Furniture -- United States -- History -- 19th century Stencil work -- United States -- Patterns Stencils and stencil cutting Series I: Stencils and DrawingsStencil Set # 001 [Design : Eagle Perched on Globe]11Scope and Contents

Graphite design drawing on trace paper : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items

Stencil Set # 002 [Design : Three Melons in a Vase]12Scope and Contents

Graphite design drawing on trace paper : 1 item ; Stencils : 6 items

Stencil Set # 003 [Design : Composition of Peonies, Melons and Berries]13Scope and Contents

Stencils prepared for a set of chairs owned by a Mrs. Prentis : graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 8+ items

Stencil Set # 004 [Design : Horn of Plenty with Acorns]14Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 005 [Design : Floral Composition in Vase15Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 7 items

Stencil Set # 006 [Design : Flower on Leaf ]16Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items

Stencil Set # 007 [Design : Three Melons in a Vase with Flowers and Grapes]17Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils: 9 items

Stencil Set # 008 [Design : Pastoral Cottage Scene]18Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing :1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 009 [Design : Fruit in a Vase]19Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items. Stencils prepared for JR Stevens for the back of a table by the Whitney Woodcraft Corporation

Stencil Set # 010 [Design : Birds surrounded by a Boarder of Arabesques]110Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 011 [Design : Eagle perched on Globe Surrounded by Weapons]111Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 4 items

Stencil Set # 012 [Design : Boarder of Arabesques]112Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 013 [Design : Swans Around a Fountain with Floral Boarder]113Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items

Stencil Set # 014 [Design : Eagle Perched on a Shield]114Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 015 [Design : Eagle Perched on a Composition of Fruit]115Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 016 [Design : Undetermined]116Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item. The Stencil was prepared by Grierson for the top rail of a willow rocker

Stencil Set # 017 [Design : Horse-Drawn Carriage]117Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 018 [Design : Roses]118Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 019 [Design : Bird Perched on a Flowering Branch]119Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 020 [Design : Fruit Arranged in a Vase]120Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 2 items ; Stencils : 19 items. Stencil produced for the back of an arm chair belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon

Stencil Set # 021 [Design : Composition of Foliage and Melons]121Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items. Prepared for the face of clock for BC Porter and Sons of New Britain Connecticut

Stencil Set # 022 [Design : Fountain Flanked by Bird Perched on a Flowering Arabesque]122Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 023 [Design : Fruit and Foliage Arranged in a Vase]123Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 024 [Design : Fruit and Foliage]124Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 9 items

Stencil Set # 025 [Design : Leaves]125Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 026 [Design : Melons in a Vase]126Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items

Stencil Set # 027 [Design : Fruit and Foliage]127Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items. The stencil was prepared for Mrs. E.R. Carter of New Britain Connecticut

Stencil Set # 028 [Design : Composition of Fruit and Foliage]128Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items

Stencil Set # 029 [Design : Bowl of Fruit Flanked by Horns of Plenty]129Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 4 items. The stencil was prepared for Mrs. S.W. Parsons of New Britain Connecticut. There is a sketch of the chair presumably by Grierson included in the folder

Stencil Set # 030 [Design : Roses Against Foliage]130Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items. The stencils were prepared for the top rail of a chair

Stencil Set # 031 [Design : Flowers and Melons Against Foliage]131Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items. The stencils were prepared for a Mrs. Shew

Stencil Set # 032 [Design : Fruit in Vase Against Laurel Leaves]132Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 10 items

Stencil Set # 033 [Design : Melons and Laurel Leaves]133Scope and Contents

Graphite on paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items. The stencil was prepared for Mrs. Craig for a set of chairs

Stencil Set # 034 [Design : Flowers on an Arrangement of Laurel Leaves and Sprays of Wheat]134Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 7 items. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for the middle rail of a chair

Stencil Set # 035 [Design : Flowers and Melons Against Foliage]135Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 4 items

Stencil Set # 036 [Design : Flowers and Fruit in a Vase Against Laurel Leaves]136Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils ; 17 items. The stencils were created by Grierson for the back of a turtle back chair

Stencil Set # 037 [Design : Melons in a Vase Flanked by Horns of Plenty]137Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper : 1 item ; Stencils : 6 items

Stencil Set # 038 [Design : Fruit in Vase]138Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 13 items. Grierson prepared the stencil for a Mrs. Wolf for a table to match a set of chairs

Stencil Set # 039 [Design : Fruit in Vase Flanked by Sprays of Flowers]139Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils ; 4 items

Stencil Set # 040 [Design : Melons, Flowers and a Shell Against Foliage]140Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 7 items

Stencil Set # 041 [Design : Fruit and Flowers Arranged in a Vase]141Scope and Contents

Graphite on glassine design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 12 items

Stencil Set # 042 [Design : Flowers and Fruit Against Foliage]142Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 4 items

Stencil Set # 043 [Design : Fruit and Leaves Flanked by Sprays of Wheat]143Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 3 item ; Stencils : 7 items

Stencil Set # 044 [Design : Fruit and Flowers]144Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 2 items ; Stencils : 7 items

Stencil Set # 045 [Design : Pineapples and Melons Against Laurel Leaves]145Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for the Pecks of Bristol Connecticut

Stencil Set # 046 [Design : Three Melons Flanked by Laurel Leaves]146Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 9 items. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for Mrs. Whitehall of New Britain Connecticut

Stencil Set # 047 [Design : Pineapple, Melons and Flowers Against Laurel Leaves]147Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 7 items

Stencil Set # 048 [Design : Fruit Against a Leaves and Flowers]148Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items. Grierson prepared the stencil for the Gibson's

Stencil Set # 049 [Design : Fruit, Flowers and Laurel Leaves in a Vase]149Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 7 items. The stencil was designed by Grierson for a turtle back chair

Stencil Set # 050 [Design : Pineapple Flanked by Melons, Flowers and Leaves]150Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items. The Stencil was prepared by Grierson for a Mrs. Ward

Stencil Set # 051 [Design : Horn of Plenty]151Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 4 items

Stencil Set # 052 [Design : Fruit Against a Background of Berries and Leaves]152Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for E.K. Barrows

Stencil Set # 053 [Design : Urn Flanked by Horns of Plenty]153Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items

Stencil Set # 054 [Design : Arabesque Boarder with Flowers]154Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencil : 1 item

Stencil Set # 055 [Design : Grape Cluster Flanked by Grape Leaves]155Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for the top rail of a chair for the Pettons in New Britain

Stencil Set # 056 [Design : Fruit Against Berries and Leaves]156Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 10 items. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for Mrs. Robbinson in New Britain Connecticut

Stencil Set # 057 [Design : Fruit Against Berries and Leaves]157Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 12 items. The Stencil was prepared by Grierson for Mrs. Barrows

Stencil Set # 058 [Design : Fruit and Berries Against Laurel Leaves]158Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items

Stencil Set # 059 [Design : Vase Flanked by Horns of Plenty and Flowers]159Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 060 [Design : Fruit Against a Background of Leaves]160Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 10 items

Stencil Set # 061 [Design : Fruit in a Vase Flanked by Leaves]161Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items

Stencil Set # 062 [Design : Church]162Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 063 [Design : Fruit in Basket Flanked by Grape Clusters]163Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for Sam Winick for the top rail of three chairs

Stencil Set # 064 [Design : Acorns Against Oak Leaves]164Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 4 items

Stencil Set # 065 [Design : Grape Cluster and Grape Leaves]165Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items

Stencil Set # 066 [Design : Symmetrical Bell Flower Motif]166Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for the top rail of a set of chairs for a Miss Moore

Stencil Set # 067 [Design : Fruit in a Vase Flanked by Leaves]167Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 4 items

Stencil Set # 068 [Design : Floral Composition Against Grape Leaves]168Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items

Stencil Set # 069 [Design : Flowers and Fruit in a Basket]169Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items

Stencil Set # 070 [Design : Bird Perched on Crossed Branches]170Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for the top rail of an empire back chair for a Mrs. Treadway

Stencil Set # 071 [Design : Castle Framed by Arabesques]171Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils ; 1 item. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for Miss Sarrow for a small rocking chair

Stencil Set # 072 [Design : Bird Perched on Crossed Flowering Branches]172Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 073 [Design : Urn Flanked by Vines and Flowers]173Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 074 [Design : Shell Flanked by Leaves]174Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items

Stencil Set # 075 [Design : Two Shells]175Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 076 [Design : Arabesque Boarder]176Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 077 [Design : Arabesque Boarder]177Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 078 [Design : Arabesque Boarder]178Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 079 [Design : Composition of Small Flowers]179Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawings : 2 items ; Stencils : 5 items

Stencil Set # 080 [Design : Fruit in Basket Flanked by Laurel Leaves]180Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items

Stencil Set # 081 [Design : Abstract Ornamentation]181Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 3 items ; Stencils : 5 items

Stencil Set # 082 [Design : Sea Shell Flanked by Leaves]182Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 2 items ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 083 [Design : Basket of Fruit Flanked by Grape Clusters]183Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 7 items

Stencil Set # 084 [Design : Composition of Flowers]184Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for the top rail of a chair owned by Mrs. Geo Hickmott

Stencil Set # 085 [Design : Cluster of Fruit Flanked by Laurel Leaves]185Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for Mrs. Geo Hickmott

Stencil Set # 086 [Design : Melons and Flowers]186Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 087 [Design : Fruit, Oak Leaves and Acorns]187Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for the Robbins brothers

Stencil Set # 088 [Design : Bowl of Fruit Flanked by Arabesques]188Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 089 [Design : Roses Flanked by Clusters of Grapes]189Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 10 items

Stencil Set # 090 [Design : Composition of Melons]190Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 4 items. Stencil prepared by Grierson for the Robbins Brothers for the top rail of small chairs

Stencil Set # 091 [Design : Fruit Flanked by Foliage and Flowers]191Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 7 items

Stencil Set # 092 [Design : Shells Surrounded by Clover]192Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 093 [Design : Urn Flanked by Arabesques]193Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencil : 1 item

Stencil Set # 094 [Design : Melons Surrounded by Leaves]194Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 9 items

Stencil Set # 095 [Design : Grape Cluster Flanked by Grape Leaves]195Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 4 items

Stencil Set # 096 [Design : Fruit in Basket Flanked by Grape Clusters]196Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items

Stencil Set # 097 [Design : Crossed Branches]197Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 098 [Design :Shell Flanked by Flowers, Leaves and Sprays of Wheat]198Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 7 items

Stencil Set # 099 [Design : Apple Flanked by Leaves]199Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 4 items

Stencil Set # 100 [Design : Composition of Small Leaves]1100Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items

Stencil Set # 101 [Design : Crossed Leaves]1101Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 102 [Design : Eagle Holding Ribbon Perched on a Arabesque]1102Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 103 [Design : Melons Against Leaves]1103Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 6 items

Stencil Set # 104 [Design : Melons Against Leaves and Flowers]1104Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 7 items. Stencils were prepared by Grierson for Sam Winick

Stencil Set # 105 [Design : Fruit Set Against Leaves]1105Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items

Stencil Set # 106 [Design : Ornamented Vase]1106Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 107 [Design : Maple Leaves and Philodendron Leaves]1107Scope and Contents

Graphite on glassine design drawing : 2 items ; Stencils : 4 items. Stencils were prepared by Grierson for a small oval tray

Stencil Set # 108 [Design : Arabesques]1108Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 109 [Design : Fruit on a Background of Leaves]1109Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 8 items

Stencil Set # 110 [Design : Ornamental Brackets]1110Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 4 items

Stencil Set # 111 [Design : Bell Flower]1111Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 112 [Design : Vase of Fruit Flanked by Horns of Plenty]1112Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 113 [Design : Fruit and Leaves]1113Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 item

Stencil Set # 114 [Design : Urn Flanked by Crossed Branches]1114Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items

Stencil Set # 115 [Design : Melons Flanked by Flowers]1115Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items

Stencil Set # 116 [Design : Chinese letters and Ornament]1116Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 6 items

Stencil Set # 117 [Design : Small Flowers]1117Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 118 [Design : Floral Composition with Triumphal Horns]1118Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 2 items ; Stencils : 2 item

Stencil Set # 119 [Design : Composition of Shells and Foliage]1119Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 2 items ; Stencils : 4 items

Stencil Set # 120 [Design : Composition of Fruit and Foliage]1120Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 item

Stencil Set # 121 [Design : Fruit and Flowers]1121Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 item

Stencil Set # 122 [Design : Undetermined]1122Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 123 [Design : Undetermined]1123Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 124 [Design : Undetermined]1124Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 125 [Design : Undetermined]1125Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 126 [Design : Undetermined]1126Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item.

Stencil Set # 127 [Design : Undetermined]1127Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 128 [Design : Flower]1128Scope and Contents

Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 129 [Design : Grape Cluster with Leaves]1129Scope and Contents

Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 130 [Design : Star Boarder by Arabesques]1130Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item (that has been torn into two pieces)

Stencil Set # 131 [Design : Melons in Vase Flanked by Foliage]1131Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 4 items

Stencil Set # 132 [Design : Undetermined]1132Scope and Contents

Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 132 [Design : Undetermined]1133Scope and Contents

Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 134 [Design : Chinoiserie]1134Scope and Contents

Stencils : 4 items

Stencil Set # 135 [Design : Leaves and Fruit]1135Scope and Contents

Stencils : 48 stencil negatives in an envelope. The stencils were prepared by Grierson for the Williams Settee

Stencil Set # 136 [Design : Eagle Perched on Olive Braches]1136Scope and Contents

Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 137 [Design : Bird Perched on Tree Branch]1137Scope and Contents

Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 139 [Design : Pineapple Flanked by Fruit and Wheat Sprays]1139Scope and Contents

Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 140 [Design : Bowl of Fruit Flanked by Flowers]1140Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for Mrs. LB Soper

Stencil Set # 141 [Design : Bird Perched on Branch Flanked by Arabesques]1141Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 142 [Design : Sea Shells Flanked by Arabesques]1142Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 143 [Design : Flowers]1143Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 144 [Design : Fruit in Vase Flanked by Scrolling Laurel Leaves]1144Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 145 [Design : Composition of Fruit on Foliage]1145Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 146 [Design : Fruit Surrounded by Flowers and Leaves]1146Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 147 [Design : Cluster of Grapes]1147Scope and Contents

Stencils : 3 items

Stencil Set # 148 [Design : Symmetrical Horns of Plenty]1148Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for W C Riddle

Stencil Set # 149 [Design : Melon in Vase Flanked by Horns of Plenty]1149Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawings : 2 items ; Stencil : 3 items

Stencil Set # 150 [Design : Composition of Sea Shells]1150Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item torn into two pieces ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 151 [Design : Melons in Vase]1151Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items

Stencil Set # 152 [Design : Basket of Fruit Flanked Scrolling Laurel Leaves]1152Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for the Robbins Brothers

Stencil Set # 153 [Design : Grape Cluster]1153Scope and Contents

Stencils : 4 items

Stencil Set # 154 [Design : Basket of Fruit Flanked by Leaves]1154Scope and Contents

Graphite on paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 155 [Design : Basket of Fruit and Flowers]1155Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for Miss Elizabeth Peck for the top rail of a rocking chair

Stencil Set # 156 [Design : Fruit Flanked by Flowers]1156Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 157 [Design : Vase Flanked by Scrolling Laurel Leaves]1157Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 9 items

Stencil Set # 158 [Design : Composition of Flowers]1158Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencil : 8 items. The Stencil was prepared by Grierson a W. Winslow's Windsor chairs

Stencil Set # 159 [Design : Stars]1159Scope and Contents

Stencils : 5 items

Stencil Set # 160 [Design : Undetermined}1160Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 161 [Design : Sailing Ship]1161Scope and Contents

Stencil : 1 item cut on thick paper

Stencil Set # 162 [Design : Windmill]1162Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item cut on thick paper

Stencil Set # 163 [Design : Bird in Flight]1163Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item cut on thick paper

Stencil Set # 164 [Design : Bird in Flight]1164Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item cut on thick paper

Stencil Set # 165 [Design : Tulip]1165Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item cut on thick paper

Stencil Set # 166 [Design : Lettering]1166Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item cut on thick paper

Stencil Set # 167 [Design : Undetermined]1167Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item cut on thick paper

Stencil Set # 168 [Design : Exotic Bird]1168Scope and Contents

Stencils : 2 items cut on thick paper

Stencil Set # 169 [Design : Undetermined]1169Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 170 [Design : Undetermined]1170Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 171 [Design : Undetermined]1171Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 172 [Design : Undetermined]1172Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 173 [Design : Undetermined]1173Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 174 [Design : Leaves]1174Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 175 [Design : Undetermined]1175Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 176 [Design : Garland of Flowers]1176Scope and Contents

Stencils : 2 item

Stencil Set # 177 [Design : Melons and Flowers]1177Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 2 items ; Stencil : 5 items

Stencil Set # 178 [Design : Fruiting Branches]11Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 179 [Design : Basket of Fruit Flanked by Arabesques]12Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 180 [Design : Garland of Maple Leaves]13Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 181 [Design : Fruit Flanked by Arabesques]14Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item. The Stencil was prepared by Grierson for a Miss Courtwright

Stencil Set # 182 [Design : Branch with Roses]15Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for a Weed Rocker

Stencil Set # 183 [Design : Fruiting Branch]16Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencil : 1 item

Stencil Set # 184 [Design : Fruit and Wheat Sprays Flanked by Arabesques]17Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 185 [Design : Collection of Arabesques]18Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 9 items

Stencil Set # 186 [Design : Bowl of Fruit Flanked by Horns of Plenty]19Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for a Stone Rocker

Stencil Set # 187 [Design : Fruit and Wheat Sprays Flanked by Arabesques]110Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 188 [Design : Pineapple Flanked by Melons, Flowers and Leaves]111Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items

Stencil Set # 189 [Design : Roses]112Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for a Mrs. HS Backers in West Hartford

Stencil Set # 190 [Design : Horse Drawn Carriage and Deer]113Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items

Stencil Set # 191 [Design : Roses and Rose Leaves]114Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 192 [Design : Bucolic Church in Cartouche]115Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 193 [Design : Fountain Flanked by Flowering Arabesques and Exotic Birds]116Scope and Contents

Graphite on paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 194 [Design : Geometric Boarder and Arabesques]117Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 195 [Design : Roses and Rose Leaves]118Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencil : 1 item.

Stencil Set # 196 [Design : Undetermined]119Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 197 [Design : Fruit Flanked by Arabesques]120Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 198 [Design : Undetermined]121Scope and Contents

Stencils: 1 item

Stencil Set # 199 [Design : Maiden and Cottages]122Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 200 [Design : Composition of Flowers]123Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item. The stencil set was prepared by Grierson for the middle rail of a chair owned by Miss Elizabeth Peck

Stencil Set # 201 [Design : Undetermined]124Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 202 [Design : Undetermined]125Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 203 [Design : Parrot perched on Crossed Braches]21Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for a Miss Treadway of Bristol Connecticut

Stencil Set # 204 [Design : Urn Flanked by Stylized Swans]22Scope and Contents

Graphite on paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 205 [Design : Composition of Flowers]23Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 206 [Design : Composition of Fruit and Birds Framed by Arabesques]24Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 207 [Design : Composition of Flowers and Berries]25Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils The stencil was prepared by Grierson for a Mrs. Geo Hickensth

Stencil Set # 208 [Design : Pineapple Flanked by Melons and Leaves]26Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 3 items. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for a JR Sterhous

Stencil Set # 209 [Design : Roses and Rose Leaves]27Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 210 [Design : Two Eroticized Middle Eastern Men]28Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 2 items

Stencil Set # 211 [Design : Fountain Flanked by Flowering Arabesques and Exotic Birds]29Scope and Contents

Graphite on paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 5 items

Stencil Set # 212 [Design : Roses Framed by Arabesques]210Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item

Stencil Set # 214 [Design : Fountain Flanked by Flowering Arabesques and Exotic Birds]211Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 4 item

Stencil Set # 215 [Design : Floral Composition]212Scope and Contents

Graphite on trace paper design drawing : 1 item ; Stencils : 1 item. The stencil was prepared by Grierson for a Mrs. Maple Nourich

Stencil Set # 216 [Design : Vase of Flowers Flanked by Birds]213Scope and Contents

Stencils : 1 item

Small Stencils [1 of 7]1178Scope and Contents

Design : Fruit and Vegetables

Scope and Contents

131 items

Small Stencils [2 of 7]1179Scope and Contents

Design : Foliage

Scope and Contents

248 items

Small Stencils [3 of 7]21Scope and Contents

Design : Abstract Ornamentation

Scope and Contents

215 items

Small Stencils [4 of 7]22Scope and Contents

Design : Flowers

Scope and Contents

99 items

Small Stencils [5 of 7]23Scope and Contents

Design : Vases Containers

Scope and Contents

16 items

Small Stencils [6 of 7]24Scope and Contents

Design : Animals

Scope and Contents

18 items

Small Stencils [7 of 7]25Scope and Contents

Design : Miscellaneous Subject Matter

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8 items

Individual Stencil Components [1 of 10]26Scope and Contents

Design : Fruit and Vegetables

Scope and Contents

15 items

Individual Stencil Components [2 of 10]27Scope and Contents

Design : Foliage

Scope and Contents

17 items

Individual Stencil Components [3 of 10]28Scope and Contents

Design : Abstract Ornamentation

Scope and Contents

38 items

Individual Stencil Components [4 of 10]29Scope and Contents

Design : Flowers

Scope and Contents

9 items

Individual Stencil Components [5 of 10]210Scope and Contents

Design : Animals

Scope and Contents

5 items

Individual Stencil Components [6 of 10]211Scope and Contents

Design : Miscellaneous Subject Matter

Scope and Contents

24 items

Individual Stencil Components [7 of 10]212Scope and Contents

Design : Sea Shells

Scope and Contents

2 items

Individual Stencil Components [8 of 10]213Scope and Contents

Design : Horns of Plenty

Scope and Contents

8 items

Individual Stencil Components [9 of 10]126Scope and Contents

Design : Foliage

Scope and Contents

1 item

Individual Stencil Components [10 of 10]127Scope and Contents

Design : Foliage and Sprays of Wheat

Scope and Contents

1 item

Individual Stencil Positives214Scope and Contents

100+ items

Design Drawings [1 of 13]215Scope and Contents

Design : Compositions of Fruit and Vegetables

Scope and Contents

52 items

Design Drawings [2 of 13]128Scope and Contents

Design : Compositions of Fruit and Vegetables

Scope and Contents

2 items

Design Drawings [3 of 13]216Scope and Contents

Design : Compositions of Foliage

Scope and Contents

42 items

Design Drawings [4 of 13]214Scope and Contents

Design : Compositions of Foliage

Scope and Contents

5 items

Design Drawings [5 of 13]217Scope and Contents

Design : Abstract Ornament

Scope and Contents

100+ items

Design Drawings [6 of 13]218Scope and Contents

Design : Abstract Ornament

Scope and Contents

41 items

Design Drawings [7 of 13]215Scope and Contents

Design : Abstract Ornament

Scope and Contents

3 items

Design Drawings [8 of 13]219Scope and Contents

Design : Compositions of Flowers

Scope and Contents

71 items

Design Drawings [9 of 13]31Scope and Contents

Design : Compositions of Animals

Scope and Contents

8 items

Design Drawings [10 of 13]32Scope and Contents

Design : Compositions of Miscellaneous Subject Matter

Scope and Contents

13 items

Design Drawings [11 of 13]129Scope and Contents

Compositions of Miscellaneous Subject Matter

Scope and Contents

3 items

Design Drawings [12 of 13]33Scope and Contents

Compositions of Sea Shells

Scope and Contents

2 items

Design Drawings [13 of 13]34Scope and Contents

Compositions of Chinoiserie

Scope and Contents

10+ items

Drawings and Sketches [1 of 10]35Scope and Contents

Sketch for an Ornamental Screen

Scope and Contents

2 items

Drawings and Sketches [2 of 10]36Scope and Contents

Buildings and Architectural Elements

Scope and Contents

74 items

Drawings and Sketches [3 of 10]130Scope and Contents

Buildings and Architectural Elements

Scope and Contents

16 items

Drawings and Sketches [4 of 10]37Scope and Contents

Ships and Boats

Scope and Contents

15 items

Drawings and Sketches [5 of 10]131Scope and Contents

Abstract Ornament

Scope and Contents

2 items

Drawings and Sketches [6 of 10]38Scope and Contents

Animals

Scope and Contents

17 items

Drawings and Sketches [8 of 10]39Scope and Contents

Landscapes and Plants

Scope and Contents

9 items

Drawings and Sketches [9 of 10]132Scope and Contents

Clock Face

Scope and Contents

1 item

Drawings and Sketches [10 of 10]310Scope and Contents

Specifications for Chairs, a chest of drawers and a Wall

Scope and Contents

8 items

Design for Ceiling # 1311Scope and Contents

Includes 1 painted panel with raised ornamental detail

Design for Ceiling # 2312Scope and Contents

Includes 1 painted panel with raised ornamental detail

Design for Ceiling # 3313Scope and Contents

Includes one painted panel featuring garlands of roses

Design for Ceiling # 4314Scope and Contents

Includes one painted panel featuring garlands of roses

Design for Ceiling # 5315Scope and Contents

Includes one painted panel featuring a floral garland against painted clouds.

Design for Ceiling # 6316Scope and Contents

Includes one painted panel featuring fleur de lis in wreaths

Design for Ceiling # 7317Scope and Contents

Includes one painted panel featuring floral swags and garlands of ribbon

Design for Ceiling # 8318Scope and Contents

Includes one painted panel featuring raised ornamentation of torches surrounded by wreaths

Design for Ceiling # 9319Scope and Contents

Includes one painted panel featuring floral garlands and arabesques

Design for Ceiling # 10320Scope and Contents

Includes five painted panels (a central panel and four corner panels). The corner panels are seasonally themes with allegorical putti

Design for Ceiling # 11321Scope and Contents

Includes one painted panel

Design for Wall # 1322Scope and Contents

Includes one painted panel featuring the design for wainscoting and molding. The painted panel also contains a design for a ceiling. The ceiling features a painted natural landscape framed by a cartouche

Design for Wall # 2323Scope and Contents

Painted panel featuring a mural of a natural landscape

Design for Wall # 3324Scope and Contents

Painted panel featuring a frieze of branches and birds in flight

Design for Wall # 4325Scope and Contents

Painted panel featuring a frieze of wreaths and garlands

Design for Wall # 5326Scope and Contents

Painted panel featuring a frieze of floral garlands.

Design for Wall # 6327Scope and Contents

Painted panel featuring an elaborate design for a room. The design includes portraits framed by cartouches set against a painted frieze depicting a bucolic landscape

Stenciled Surfaces328Scope and Contents

5 items

Stenciled Surfaces133Scope and Contents

1 item

Series II: Collected MaterialMinutes of the Meetings of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators329Scope and Contents

Includes 20 non-consecutive pages of meetings from 1887-1892. The pages were used by Grierson to keep some of the stencil sets separate from one another

Reference Material330Scope and Contents

Includes 12 items

Reference Material134Scope and Contents

Includes 4 items

Educational Material331Scope and Contents

Includes 2 handwritten booklets, one about the environment the other about cells, written by Palmer Hope in 1920s

Miscellaneous Material135