Charles Rohlfs papers, ca. 1877-ca.1980, ca.1877-1936 (bulk dates).

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Rohlfs, Charles, 1853-1936. Charles Rohlfs papers, ca. 1877-ca.1980, ca.1877-1936 (bulk dates).

Charles Rohlfs papers, ca. 1877-ca.1980, ca.1877-1936 (bulk dates).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/770378228

Photographs of furniture made by Rohlfs, photos of the interiors of his homes, diaries or baby books about his three children, diary of a trip to Europe taken in 1890, and play bills and reviews of plays, all documenting the acting and furniture making careers of Charles Rohlfs. The furniture photos include dresser, bed, wooden screen, clock, tables, and chairs. As well, there are photos of a coal hod, small boxes, candlestick holders, and chafing dishes, all designed by Rohlfs. Several pieces of his stationery are found, and an advertisement for a "featherweight lamp for booklovers" (a light which could be clipped to one's book) made by him. The interior photos are of two different Rohlf homes in Buffalo. Views include entrance hall, living room, dining room, library, and bedroom. As well, there is a photo of Rohlfs and workmen in his workshop. Two photos are of Rohlfs in costume for a play, and there are several formal studio portraits of him. The collection also includes some of his notes about plays, as well as the playbills and reviews of his theatrical work. One playbill is printed on silk. In 1890, the Rohlfs family (minus Roland, not yet born) visited England, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. Both Mr. and Mrs. Rohlfs added entries (many brief) to the diary of the trip. In England, Mrs. Rohlfs especially had the opportunity to meet other authors and even attend a dinner for authors. Otherwise, the family enjoyed visiting cathedrals, art museums, palaces, going for walks, and gondola rides in Venice. The children's diaries record family events, not just events in the life of each child. Additional details about the European sojourn are recorded in Rosamond's and Sterling's books. The children's books also include locks of hair, writing specimens, drawings by them, and a drawing of a crib (or cradle) in Roland's book.

1 box, 1 folder, 5 v. : ill.

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