Marie Zimmermann papers, 1919-ca.1984, 1936-1940 (bulk dates).

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Zimmermann, Marie, 1879-1972. Marie Zimmermann papers, 1919-ca.1984, 1936-1940 (bulk dates).

Marie Zimmermann papers, 1919-ca.1984, 1936-1940 (bulk dates).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/261234660

Collection includes sales records, bills for supplies, correspondence about exhibitions and design work, pictures that Miss Zimmermann liked (mostly of Switzerland), photos of antique urns which she used as inspiration for some of her own work, and samples of her stationery and bookplate. Only a few design drawings are included, but there are several lists of items she made. Information about her home and farm in Pennsylvania and some correspondence with a relative are also included. Most of her papers were destroyed at her request. Sales records give the name and address of the customer and a brief description of the item(s) purchased. The records also indicate that Miss Zimmermann repaired jewelry and silver and restrung necklaces. Some of the correspondence is about sales, commissions, and exhibits; some of it pertains to the business side of her work, especially insurance, and to her artwork; and some of it is personal. Bills for supplies and for work done for her by others shed light on her business practices. A number of the insurance policies were written to cover her pieces while they were on exhibit in a museum or gallery. Consequently, lists of the items being covered are appended to the policies. Collection also includes newspaper clippings reviewing Miss Zimmermann's exhibits. Several magazine articles mention her as a distinguished craftsperson, while one magazine includes an article she wrote about decorative metal work. Only a very few design drawings are part of the collection, including designs for knives, forks, and decorative metal work. As well, a few additional sketches of her pieces appear on bills or on a list of her works.

6 boxes (ca. 2.5 linear feet) : ill.

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