Decorator's Scrapbook,

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Decorator's Scrapbook must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Decorator's Scrapbook, Ms2013-014, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The collection consists of a compiled scrapbook of clippings, cartoons, images, and articles related to decorating and interior design.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Decorator's Scrapbook, Ms2013-014, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a compiled scrapbook of clippings relating to decorating and interior design. These clippings include images, usually with associated captions and articles, and cartoons. Captions incorporated with several of the images list the photograph's location, the decorator's name or company, the exhibition associated with the image, or some variation on these details. The final page lists a period time table for classifying furniture and decorative styles. Two of the clippings reference the date 1932, but no indication is given as to the compilers name or to the date of compilation.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased by Special Collections in February 2013.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Decorator's Scrapbook was completed in February 2013.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Interior design
Decoration (process)