Ruth Duckworth papers

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Ruth Duckworth papers

circa 1930-2010

The papers of sculptor and ceramicist Ruth Duckworth measure 4.7 linear feet and date from circa 1930 to 2010. The collection comprises exhibition files for Ruth Duckworth: Modernist Sculptor, a multifaceted retrospective of Duckworth's life and work; professional files including business papers, writings, and correspondence regarding Duckworth's professional activities; printed materials recording Duckworth's career; artwork that includes sketches of ceramics, figure drawings, self portraits, and paper cutouts; and photographic materials of Duckworth, her artwork and studio, travel in Europe and Japan, and personal snapshots.

4.7 Linear feet

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SNAC Resource ID: 8339216

Archives of American Art

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Duckworth, Ruth, 1919-2009

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6k36mrq (person)

Ruth Duckworth (1919- ) is a sculptor and clay artist from Chicago, Ill. Kenneth Trapp (1943- ) is curator-in-charge at the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery. From the description of Oral history interview with Ruth Duckworth, 2001 Apr. 27 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79005552 Ceramist; Chicago, Ill. From the description of Ruth Duckworth papers, 1938-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86118446 ...