Lyman Martin interior decoration work and papers, 1928-1992.

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Lyman Martin interior decoration work and papers, 1928-1992.

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Lyman Martin (1908-2003) graduated from Parsons School of Design in 1939 and went to work for Thedlow, a prestigious interior decoration firm. After serving in World War II, Martin returned to Thedlow, where he created interiors, produced watercolor renderings, designed rugs and painted murals for clients. In 1969, Martin was appointed president of Thedlow and stayed until the company closed in 1979. The Kellen Design Archives collection (1928-1992) includes student work, renderings and drawings of interiors, sketches, an illustrated European travel diary, floor plans, photographs, news clippings, and exhibition records.

6.3 linear ft. : 5 boxes, 3 oversize boxes.

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