Peter C. Grierson & Co. collection of templates, stencils, sample boards and drawings, 1880s-1900s

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Series I: Stencils and Drawings



Box 1 Folder 1 Stencil Set # 001 [Design : Eagle Perched on Globe]

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



Box 1 Folder 2 Stencil Set # 002 [Design : Three Melons in a Vase]

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



Box 1 Folder 3 Stencil Set # 003 [Design : Composition of Peonies, Melons and Berries]

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



Box 1 Folder 4 Stencil Set # 004 [Design : Horn of Plenty with Acorns]

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



Box 1 Folder 5 Stencil Set # 005 [Design : Floral Composition in Vase

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



Box 1 Folder 6 Stencil Set # 006 [Design : Flower on Leaf ]

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



Box 1 Folder 7 Stencil Set # 007 [Design : Three Melons in a Vase with Flowers and Grapes]

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



Box 1 Folder 8 Stencil Set # 008 [Design : Pastoral Cottage Scene]

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



Box 1 Folder 9 Stencil Set # 009 [Design : Fruit in a Vase]

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



Box 1 Folder 10 Stencil Set # 010 [Design : Birds surrounded by a Boarder of Arabesques]

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



Box 1 Folder 11 Stencil Set # 011 [Design : Eagle perched on Globe Surrounded by Weapons]

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



Box 1 Folder 12 Stencil Set # 012 [Design : Boarder of Arabesques]

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



Box 1 Folder 13 Stencil Set # 013 [Design : Swans Around a Fountain with Floral Boarder]

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



Box 1 Folder 14 Stencil Set # 014 [Design : Eagle Perched on a Shield]

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



Box 1 Folder 15 Stencil Set # 015 [Design : Eagle Perched on a Composition of Fruit]

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



Box 1 Folder 16 Stencil Set # 016 [Design : Undetermined]

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



Box 1 Folder 17 Stencil Set # 017 [Design : Horse-Drawn Carriage]

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



Box 1 Folder 18 Stencil Set # 018 [Design : Roses]

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



Box 1 Folder 19 Stencil Set # 019 [Design : Bird Perched on a Flowering Branch]

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



Box 1 Folder 20 Stencil Set # 020 [Design : Fruit Arranged in a Vase]

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



Box 1 Folder 21 Stencil Set # 021 [Design : Composition of Foliage and Melons]

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



Box 1 Folder 22 Stencil Set # 022 [Design : Fountain Flanked by Bird Perched on a Flowering Arabesque]

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



Box 1 Folder 23 Stencil Set # 023 [Design : Fruit and Foliage Arranged in a Vase]

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



Box 1 Folder 24 Stencil Set # 024 [Design : Fruit and Foliage]

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



Box 1 Folder 25 Stencil Set # 025 [Design : Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 26 Stencil Set # 026 [Design : Melons in a Vase]

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



Box 1 Folder 27 Stencil Set # 027 [Design : Fruit and Foliage]

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



Box 1 Folder 28 Stencil Set # 028 [Design : Composition of Fruit and Foliage]

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



Box 1 Folder 29 Stencil Set # 029 [Design : Bowl of Fruit Flanked by Horns of Plenty]

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



Box 1 Folder 30 Stencil Set # 030 [Design : Roses Against Foliage]

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



Box 1 Folder 31 Stencil Set # 031 [Design : Flowers and Melons Against Foliage]

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



Box 1 Folder 32 Stencil Set # 032 [Design : Fruit in Vase Against Laurel Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 33 Stencil Set # 033 [Design : Melons and Laurel Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 34 Stencil Set # 034 [Design : Flowers on an Arrangement of Laurel Leaves and Sprays of Wheat]

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



Box 1 Folder 35 Stencil Set # 035 [Design : Flowers and Melons Against Foliage]

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



Box 1 Folder 36 Stencil Set # 036 [Design : Flowers and Fruit in a Vase Against Laurel Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 37 Stencil Set # 037 [Design : Melons in a Vase Flanked by Horns of Plenty]

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



Box 1 Folder 38 Stencil Set # 038 [Design : Fruit in Vase]

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



Box 1 Folder 39 Stencil Set # 039 [Design : Fruit in Vase Flanked by Sprays of Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 40 Stencil Set # 040 [Design : Melons, Flowers and a Shell Against Foliage]

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



Box 1 Folder 41 Stencil Set # 041 [Design : Fruit and Flowers Arranged in a Vase]

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



Box 1 Folder 42 Stencil Set # 042 [Design : Flowers and Fruit Against Foliage]

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



Box 1 Folder 43 Stencil Set # 043 [Design : Fruit and Leaves Flanked by Sprays of Wheat]

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



Box 1 Folder 44 Stencil Set # 044 [Design : Fruit and Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 45 Stencil Set # 045 [Design : Pineapples and Melons Against Laurel Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 46 Stencil Set # 046 [Design : Three Melons Flanked by Laurel Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 47 Stencil Set # 047 [Design : Pineapple, Melons and Flowers Against Laurel Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 48 Stencil Set # 048 [Design : Fruit Against a Leaves and Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 49 Stencil Set # 049 [Design : Fruit, Flowers and Laurel Leaves in a Vase]

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



Box 1 Folder 50 Stencil Set # 050 [Design : Pineapple Flanked by Melons, Flowers and Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 51 Stencil Set # 051 [Design : Horn of Plenty]

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



Box 1 Folder 52 Stencil Set # 052 [Design : Fruit Against a Background of Berries and Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 53 Stencil Set # 053 [Design : Urn Flanked by Horns of Plenty]

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



Box 1 Folder 54 Stencil Set # 054 [Design : Arabesque Boarder with Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 55 Stencil Set # 055 [Design : Grape Cluster Flanked by Grape Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 56 Stencil Set # 056 [Design : Fruit Against Berries and Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 57 Stencil Set # 057 [Design : Fruit Against Berries and Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 58 Stencil Set # 058 [Design : Fruit and Berries Against Laurel Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 59 Stencil Set # 059 [Design : Vase Flanked by Horns of Plenty and Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 60 Stencil Set # 060 [Design : Fruit Against a Background of Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 61 Stencil Set # 061 [Design : Fruit in a Vase Flanked by Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 62 Stencil Set # 062 [Design : Church]

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



Box 1 Folder 63 Stencil Set # 063 [Design : Fruit in Basket Flanked by Grape Clusters]

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



Box 1 Folder 64 Stencil Set # 064 [Design : Acorns Against Oak Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 65 Stencil Set # 065 [Design : Grape Cluster and Grape Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 66 Stencil Set # 066 [Design : Symmetrical Bell Flower Motif]

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



Box 1 Folder 67 Stencil Set # 067 [Design : Fruit in a Vase Flanked by Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 68 Stencil Set # 068 [Design : Floral Composition Against Grape Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 69 Stencil Set # 069 [Design : Flowers and Fruit in a Basket]

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



Box 1 Folder 70 Stencil Set # 070 [Design : Bird Perched on Crossed Branches]

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



Box 1 Folder 71 Stencil Set # 071 [Design : Castle Framed by Arabesques]

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



Box 1 Folder 72 Stencil Set # 072 [Design : Bird Perched on Crossed Flowering Branches]

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



Box 1 Folder 73 Stencil Set # 073 [Design : Urn Flanked by Vines and Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 74 Stencil Set # 074 [Design : Shell Flanked by Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 75 Stencil Set # 075 [Design : Two Shells]

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



Box 1 Folder 76 Stencil Set # 076 [Design : Arabesque Boarder]

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



Box 1 Folder 77 Stencil Set # 077 [Design : Arabesque Boarder]

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



Box 1 Folder 78 Stencil Set # 078 [Design : Arabesque Boarder]

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



Box 1 Folder 79 Stencil Set # 079 [Design : Composition of Small Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 80 Stencil Set # 080 [Design : Fruit in Basket Flanked by Laurel Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 81 Stencil Set # 081 [Design : Abstract Ornamentation]

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



Box 1 Folder 82 Stencil Set # 082 [Design : Sea Shell Flanked by Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 83 Stencil Set # 083 [Design : Basket of Fruit Flanked by Grape Clusters]

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



Box 1 Folder 84 Stencil Set # 084 [Design : Composition of Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 85 Stencil Set # 085 [Design : Cluster of Fruit Flanked by Laurel Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 86 Stencil Set # 086 [Design : Melons and Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 87 Stencil Set # 087 [Design : Fruit, Oak Leaves and Acorns]

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



Box 1 Folder 88 Stencil Set # 088 [Design : Bowl of Fruit Flanked by Arabesques]

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



Box 1 Folder 89 Stencil Set # 089 [Design : Roses Flanked by Clusters of Grapes]

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



Box 1 Folder 90 Stencil Set # 090 [Design : Composition of Melons]

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



Box 1 Folder 91 Stencil Set # 091 [Design : Fruit Flanked by Foliage and Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 92 Stencil Set # 092 [Design : Shells Surrounded by Clover]

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



Box 1 Folder 93 Stencil Set # 093 [Design : Urn Flanked by Arabesques]

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



Box 1 Folder 94 Stencil Set # 094 [Design : Melons Surrounded by Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 95 Stencil Set # 095 [Design : Grape Cluster Flanked by Grape Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 96 Stencil Set # 096 [Design : Fruit in Basket Flanked by Grape Clusters]

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



Box 1 Folder 97 Stencil Set # 097 [Design : Crossed Branches]

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



Box 1 Folder 98 Stencil Set # 098 [Design :Shell Flanked by Flowers, Leaves and Sprays of Wheat]

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



Box 1 Folder 99 Stencil Set # 099 [Design : Apple Flanked by Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 100 Stencil Set # 100 [Design : Composition of Small Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 101 Stencil Set # 101 [Design : Crossed Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 102 Stencil Set # 102 [Design : Eagle Holding Ribbon Perched on a Arabesque]

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



Box 1 Folder 103 Stencil Set # 103 [Design : Melons Against Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 104 Stencil Set # 104 [Design : Melons Against Leaves and Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 105 Stencil Set # 105 [Design : Fruit Set Against Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 106 Stencil Set # 106 [Design : Ornamented Vase]

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



Box 1 Folder 107 Stencil Set # 107 [Design : Maple Leaves and Philodendron Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 108 Stencil Set # 108 [Design : Arabesques]

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



Box 1 Folder 109 Stencil Set # 109 [Design : Fruit on a Background of Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 110 Stencil Set # 110 [Design : Ornamental Brackets]

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



Box 1 Folder 111 Stencil Set # 111 [Design : Bell Flower]

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



Box 1 Folder 112 Stencil Set # 112 [Design : Vase of Fruit Flanked by Horns of Plenty]

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



Box 1 Folder 113 Stencil Set # 113 [Design : Fruit and Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 114 Stencil Set # 114 [Design : Urn Flanked by Crossed Branches]

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



Box 1 Folder 115 Stencil Set # 115 [Design : Melons Flanked by Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 116 Stencil Set # 116 [Design : Chinese letters and Ornament]

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



Box 1 Folder 117 Stencil Set # 117 [Design : Small Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 118 Stencil Set # 118 [Design : Floral Composition with Triumphal Horns]

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



Box 1 Folder 119 Stencil Set # 119 [Design : Composition of Shells and Foliage]

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



Box 1 Folder 120 Stencil Set # 120 [Design : Composition of Fruit and Foliage]

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



Box 1 Folder 121 Stencil Set # 121 [Design : Fruit and Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 122 Stencil Set # 122 [Design : Undetermined]

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



Box 1 Folder 123 Stencil Set # 123 [Design : Undetermined]

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



Box 1 Folder 124 Stencil Set # 124 [Design : Undetermined]

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



Box 1 Folder 125 Stencil Set # 125 [Design : Undetermined]

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



Box 1 Folder 126 Stencil Set # 126 [Design : Undetermined]

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



Box 1 Folder 127 Stencil Set # 127 [Design : Undetermined]

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



Box 1 Folder 128 Stencil Set # 128 [Design : Flower]

Stencils : 2 items



Box 1 Folder 129 Stencil Set # 129 [Design : Grape Cluster with Leaves]

Stencils : 2 items



Box 1 Folder 130 Stencil Set # 130 [Design : Star Boarder by Arabesques]

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



Box 1 Folder 131 Stencil Set # 131 [Design : Melons in Vase Flanked by Foliage]

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



Box 1 Folder 132 Stencil Set # 132 [Design : Undetermined]

Stencils : 2 items



Box 1 Folder 133 Stencil Set # 132 [Design : Undetermined]

Stencils : 2 items



Box 1 Folder 134 Stencil Set # 134 [Design : Chinoiserie]

Stencils : 4 items



Box 1 Folder 135 Stencil Set # 135 [Design : Leaves and Fruit]

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



Box 1 Folder 136 Stencil Set # 136 [Design : Eagle Perched on Olive Braches]

Stencils : 2 items



Box 1 Folder 137 Stencil Set # 137 [Design : Bird Perched on Tree Branch]

Stencils : 2 items



Box 1 Folder 139 Stencil Set # 139 [Design : Pineapple Flanked by Fruit and Wheat Sprays]

Stencils : 2 items



Box 1 Folder 140 Stencil Set # 140 [Design : Bowl of Fruit Flanked by Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 141 Stencil Set # 141 [Design : Bird Perched on Branch Flanked by Arabesques]

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



Box 1 Folder 142 Stencil Set # 142 [Design : Sea Shells Flanked by Arabesques]

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



Box 1 Folder 143 Stencil Set # 143 [Design : Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 144 Stencil Set # 144 [Design : Fruit in Vase Flanked by Scrolling Laurel Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 145 Stencil Set # 145 [Design : Composition of Fruit on Foliage]

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



Box 1 Folder 146 Stencil Set # 146 [Design : Fruit Surrounded by Flowers and Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 147 Stencil Set # 147 [Design : Cluster of Grapes]

Stencils : 3 items



Box 1 Folder 148 Stencil Set # 148 [Design : Symmetrical Horns of Plenty]

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



Box 1 Folder 149 Stencil Set # 149 [Design : Melon in Vase Flanked by Horns of Plenty]

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



Box 1 Folder 150 Stencil Set # 150 [Design : Composition of Sea Shells]

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



Box 1 Folder 151 Stencil Set # 151 [Design : Melons in Vase]

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



Box 1 Folder 152 Stencil Set # 152 [Design : Basket of Fruit Flanked Scrolling Laurel Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 153 Stencil Set # 153 [Design : Grape Cluster]

Stencils : 4 items



Box 1 Folder 154 Stencil Set # 154 [Design : Basket of Fruit Flanked by Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 155 Stencil Set # 155 [Design : Basket of Fruit and Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 156 Stencil Set # 156 [Design : Fruit Flanked by Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 157 Stencil Set # 157 [Design : Vase Flanked by Scrolling Laurel Leaves]

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



Box 1 Folder 158 Stencil Set # 158 [Design : Composition of Flowers]

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



Box 1 Folder 159 Stencil Set # 159 [Design : Stars]

Stencils : 5 items



Box 1 Folder 160 Stencil Set # 160 [Design : Undetermined}

Stencils : 1 item



Box 1 Folder 161 Stencil Set # 161 [Design : Sailing Ship]

Stencil : 1 item cut on thick paper



Box 1 Folder 162 Stencil Set # 162 [Design : Windmill]

Stencils : 1 item cut on thick paper



Box 1 Folder 163 Stencil Set # 163 [Design : Bird in Flight]

Stencils : 1 item cut on thick paper



Box 1 Folder 164 Stencil Set # 164 [Design : Bird in Flight]

Stencils : 1 item cut on thick paper



Box 1 Folder 165 Stencil Set # 165 [Design : Tulip]

Stencils : 1 item cut on thick paper



Box 1 Folder 166 Stencil Set # 166 [Design : Lettering]

Stencils : 1 item cut on thick paper



Box 1 Folder 167 Stencil Set # 167 [Design : Undetermined]

Stencils : 1 item cut on thick paper



Box 1 Folder 168 Stencil Set # 168 [Design : Exotic Bird]

Stencils : 2 items cut on thick paper



Box 1 Folder 169 Stencil Set # 169 [Design : Undetermined]

Stencils : 1 item



Box 1 Folder 170 Stencil Set # 170 [Design : Undetermined]

Stencils : 1 item



Box 1 Folder 171 Stencil Set # 171 [Design : Undetermined]

Stencils : 1 item



Box 1 Folder 172 Stencil Set # 172 [Design : Undetermined]

Stencils : 1 item



Box 1 Folder 173 Stencil Set # 173 [Design : Undetermined]

Stencils : 1 item



Box 1 Folder 174 Stencil Set # 174 [Design : Leaves]

Stencils : 1 item



Box 1 Folder 175 Stencil Set # 175 [Design : Undetermined]

Stencils : 1 item



Box 1 Folder 176 Stencil Set # 176 [Design : Garland of Flowers]

Stencils : 2 item



Box 1 Folder 177 Stencil Set # 177 [Design : Melons and Flowers]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 1 Stencil Set # 178 [Design : Fruiting Branches]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 2 Stencil Set # 179 [Design : Basket of Fruit Flanked by Arabesques]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 3 Stencil Set # 180 [Design : Garland of Maple Leaves]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 4 Stencil Set # 181 [Design : Fruit Flanked by Arabesques]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 5 Stencil Set # 182 [Design : Branch with Roses]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 6 Stencil Set # 183 [Design : Fruiting Branch]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 7 Stencil Set # 184 [Design : Fruit and Wheat Sprays Flanked by Arabesques]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 8 Stencil Set # 185 [Design : Collection of Arabesques]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 9 Stencil Set # 186 [Design : Bowl of Fruit Flanked by Horns of Plenty]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 10 Stencil Set # 187 [Design : Fruit and Wheat Sprays Flanked by Arabesques]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 11 Stencil Set # 188 [Design : Pineapple Flanked by Melons, Flowers and Leaves]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 12 Stencil Set # 189 [Design : Roses]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 13 Stencil Set # 190 [Design : Horse Drawn Carriage and Deer]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 14 Stencil Set # 191 [Design : Roses and Rose Leaves]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 15 Stencil Set # 192 [Design : Bucolic Church in Cartouche]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 16 Stencil Set # 193 [Design : Fountain Flanked by Flowering Arabesques and Exotic Birds]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 17 Stencil Set # 194 [Design : Geometric Boarder and Arabesques]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 18 Stencil Set # 195 [Design : Roses and Rose Leaves]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 19 Stencil Set # 196 [Design : Undetermined]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 20 Stencil Set # 197 [Design : Fruit Flanked by Arabesques]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 21 Stencil Set # 198 [Design : Undetermined]

Stencils: 1 item



Oversize 1 Folder 22 Stencil Set # 199 [Design : Maiden and Cottages]

Stencils : 1 item



Oversize 1 Folder 23 Stencil Set # 200 [Design : Composition of Flowers]

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



Oversize 1 Folder 24 Stencil Set # 201 [Design : Undetermined]

Stencils : 1 item



Oversize 1 Folder 25 Stencil Set # 202 [Design : Undetermined]

Stencils : 1 item



Oversize 2 Folder 1 Stencil Set # 203 [Design : Parrot perched on Crossed Braches]

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



Oversize 2 Folder 2 Stencil Set # 204 [Design : Urn Flanked by Stylized Swans]

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



Oversize 2 Folder 3 Stencil Set # 205 [Design : Composition of Flowers]

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



Oversize 2 Folder 4 Stencil Set # 206 [Design : Composition of Fruit and Birds Framed by Arabesques]

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



Oversize 2 Folder 5 Stencil Set # 207 [Design : Composition of Flowers and Berries]

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



Oversize 2 Folder 6 Stencil Set # 208 [Design : Pineapple Flanked by Melons and Leaves]

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



Oversize 2 Folder 7 Stencil Set # 209 [Design : Roses and Rose Leaves]

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



Oversize 2 Folder 8 Stencil Set # 210 [Design : Two Eroticized Middle Eastern Men]

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



Oversize 2 Folder 9 Stencil Set # 211 [Design : Fountain Flanked by Flowering Arabesques and Exotic Birds]

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



Oversize 2 Folder 10 Stencil Set # 212 [Design : Roses Framed by Arabesques]

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



Oversize 2 Folder 11 Stencil Set # 214 [Design : Fountain Flanked by Flowering Arabesques and Exotic Birds]

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



Oversize 2 Folder 12 Stencil Set # 215 [Design : Floral Composition]

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



Oversize 2 Folder 13 Stencil Set # 216 [Design : Vase of Flowers Flanked by Birds]

Stencils : 1 item



Box 1 Folder 178 Small Stencils [1 of 7]

Design : Fruit and Vegetables

131 items



Box 1 Folder 179 Small Stencils [2 of 7]

Design : Foliage

248 items



Box 2 Folder 1 Small Stencils [3 of 7]

Design : Abstract Ornamentation

215 items



Box 2 Folder 2 Small Stencils [4 of 7]

Design : Flowers

99 items



Box 2 Folder 3 Small Stencils [5 of 7]

Design : Vases Containers

16 items



Box 2 Folder 4 Small Stencils [6 of 7]

Design : Animals

18 items



Box 2 Folder 5 Small Stencils [7 of 7]

Design : Miscellaneous Subject Matter

8 items



Box 2 Folder 6 Individual Stencil Components [1 of 10]

Design : Fruit and Vegetables

15 items



Box 2 Folder 7 Individual Stencil Components [2 of 10]

Design : Foliage

17 items



Box 2 Folder 8 Individual Stencil Components [3 of 10]

Design : Abstract Ornamentation

38 items



Box 2 Folder 9 Individual Stencil Components [4 of 10]

Design : Flowers

9 items



Box 2 Folder 10 Individual Stencil Components [5 of 10]

Design : Animals

5 items



Box 2 Folder 11 Individual Stencil Components [6 of 10]

Design : Miscellaneous Subject Matter

24 items



Box 2 Folder 12 Individual Stencil Components [7 of 10]

Design : Sea Shells

2 items



Box 2 Folder 13 Individual Stencil Components [8 of 10]

Design : Horns of Plenty

8 items



Oversize 1 Folder 26 Individual Stencil Components [9 of 10]

Design : Foliage

1 item



Oversize 1 Folder 27 Individual Stencil Components [10 of 10]

Design : Foliage and Sprays of Wheat

1 item



Box 2 Folder 14 Individual Stencil Positives

100+ items



Box 2 Folder 15 Design Drawings [1 of 13]

Design : Compositions of Fruit and Vegetables

52 items



Oversize 1 Folder 28 Design Drawings [2 of 13]

Design : Compositions of Fruit and Vegetables

2 items



Box 2 Folder 16 Design Drawings [3 of 13]

Design : Compositions of Foliage

42 items



Oversize 2 Folder 14 Design Drawings [4 of 13]

Design : Compositions of Foliage

5 items



Box 2 Folder 17 Design Drawings [5 of 13]

Design : Abstract Ornament

100+ items



Box 2 Folder 18 Design Drawings [6 of 13]

Design : Abstract Ornament

41 items



Oversize 2 Folder 15 Design Drawings [7 of 13]

Design : Abstract Ornament

3 items



Box 2 Folder 19 Design Drawings [8 of 13]

Design : Compositions of Flowers

71 items



Box 3 Folder 1 Design Drawings [9 of 13]

Design : Compositions of Animals

8 items



Box 3 Folder 2 Design Drawings [10 of 13]

Design : Compositions of Miscellaneous Subject Matter

13 items



Oversize 1 Folder 29 Design Drawings [11 of 13]

Compositions of Miscellaneous Subject Matter

3 items



Box 3 Folder 3 Design Drawings [12 of 13]

Compositions of Sea Shells

2 items



Box 3 Folder 4 Design Drawings [13 of 13]

Compositions of Chinoiserie

10+ items



Box 3 Folder 5 Drawings and Sketches [1 of 10]

Sketch for an Ornamental Screen

2 items



Box 3 Folder 6 Drawings and Sketches [2 of 10]

Buildings and Architectural Elements

74 items



Oversize 1 Folder 30 Drawings and Sketches [3 of 10]

Buildings and Architectural Elements

16 items



Box 3 Folder 7 Drawings and Sketches [4 of 10]

Ships and Boats

15 items



Oversize 1 Folder 31 Drawings and Sketches [5 of 10]

Abstract Ornament

2 items



Box 3 Folder 8 Drawings and Sketches [6 of 10]

Animals

17 items



Box 3 Folder 9 Drawings and Sketches [8 of 10]

Landscapes and Plants

9 items



Oversize 1 Folder 32 Drawings and Sketches [9 of 10]

Clock Face

1 item



Box 3 Folder 10 Drawings and Sketches [10 of 10]

Specifications for Chairs, a chest of drawers and a Wall

8 items



Box 3 Folder 11 Design for Ceiling # 1

Includes 1 painted panel with raised ornamental detail



Box 3 Folder 12 Design for Ceiling # 2

Includes 1 painted panel with raised ornamental detail



Box 3 Folder 13 Design for Ceiling # 3

Includes one painted panel featuring garlands of roses



Box 3 Folder 14 Design for Ceiling # 4

Includes one painted panel featuring garlands of roses



Box 3 Folder 15 Design for Ceiling # 5

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



Box 3 Folder 16 Design for Ceiling # 6

Includes one painted panel featuring fleur de lis in wreaths



Box 3 Folder 17 Design for Ceiling # 7

Includes one painted panel featuring floral swags and garlands of ribbon



Box 3 Folder 18 Design for Ceiling # 8

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



Box 3 Folder 19 Design for Ceiling # 9

Includes one painted panel featuring floral garlands and arabesques



Box 3 Folder 20 Design for Ceiling # 10

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



Box 3 Folder 21 Design for Ceiling # 11

Includes one painted panel



Box 3 Folder 22 Design for Wall # 1

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



Box 3 Folder 23 Design for Wall # 2

Painted panel featuring a mural of a natural landscape



Box 3 Folder 24 Design for Wall # 3

Painted panel featuring a frieze of branches and birds in flight



Box 3 Folder 25 Design for Wall # 4

Painted panel featuring a frieze of wreaths and garlands



Box 3 Folder 26 Design for Wall # 5

Painted panel featuring a frieze of floral garlands.



Box 3 Folder 27 Design for Wall # 6

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



Box 3 Folder 28 Stenciled Surfaces

5 items



Oversize 1 Folder 33 Stenciled Surfaces

1 item

Series II: Collected Material



Box 3 Folder 29 Minutes of the Meetings of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators

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



Box 3 Folder 30 Reference Material

Includes 12 items



Oversize 1 Folder 34 Reference Material

Includes 4 items



Box 3 Folder 31 Educational Material

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



Oversize 1 Folder 35 Miscellaneous Material