Mabelle Wilhelmina Boldt Collection

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Chandelier with pineapple motif
"Lesson 41" One of four separate works painted by different students, mounted on the eh same piece of heavy cardboard measuring 76 x 51. The watercolor shows a chandelier, possibly brass, with four curved branches coming from the base. Each branch splits into two branches with bulbs shaped like candle flames. The body of the chandelier is shaped like a pineapple, and is painted in gold and brown tones., Mounted on the same piece of covered cardboard as BC-0101, BC-0102, and BC-0100.
Chart showing the colors, white through black
"Problem 14" A label with notice to the students concerning usage is typewritten on the back ink and adhered to the cardboard. One of three separate collages done by students, mounted on the same piece of covered cardboard measuring 56 x 76 cm. This collage shows 2 columns of colors, 9 rows to each column: column 1 with shades of black, gray, and white; and a second column showing white to black going through shades of yellow. in the area between the columns, the rows are labeled: White; High light; Light; Low light; Middle; High dark; Dark; Low dark; and Black. The colors have been painted on rectangular pieces of paper and then adhered to the sheet of paper., Mounted with BC-0049 and BC-0050
Checkerboard, repeat in every square, connected into veritical stripes, and other patterns
"Lesson 20" One of four separate works painted by students, mounted on the same piece of heavy cardboard. This watercolor has ten separate 9 x 7 cm. rectangles in 5 columns with 2 rows to each column. The rectangles are labeled: Checkerboard; Repeated in every square; Connected into vertical stripe; Diagonal stripe connected in reverse; Two or more designs; Connected into horizontal stripe; Dropped repeat, overlapping; Diagonal stripe; Design in a diamond pattern; and Spot design.
Chest of drawers
"Lesson 45" One of four separate works painted by different students, mounted on the same piece of heavy cardboard measuring 77 x 56. The watercolor shows a small chest of drawers on long legs. There are three drawers and the furniture is made out of a wood that may be mahogany., Mounted on the same piece of covered cardboard as BC-0111, BC-0112, BC-0114
Circular coffee table
"Test B. #32 Circular coffee table set in leather top. 12-4." Front view and perspective drawing of a circular table. An elevation drawing of the leather top and the table dimensions are also shown. The drawings are on thin paper similar to onionskin or tracing paper.
Classical Orders
Torn from a sketchbook with the spiral at the top. The upper left section of the sheet shows the parts of the Roman Doric order. The sections include: the cornice; the frieze; the architrave; the capital of the column and of the pedestal; the shaft of the column and of the pedestal; and the entasis. Five different columns are drawn along the bottom section of the sheet. They include Greek Doric, Roman Doric, Greek Ionic, Roman Ionic, and Roman Corinthian.
Coffee table
Scale 1 ft. to 18 in. The paper is slightly town at the edges. Overhead view, side view, and perspective drawing of a coffee table with small vase and bowl. The table is triangle-shaped with rounded edges and three legs. The legs come own at an angle from one point on the "triangle" then continue at an angle to connect with the next point of the "triangle". The dimensions of the table are also given.
Coffee table
Scale 3 in to 1 ft. Most of the edge of the left side of the paper is folded back. Plan view, side view, and perspective drawing of a coffee table. The four legs at a slight angle and the short sides of rectangular tables curve up. The dimensions of the table are marked on the drawings.
Coffee table with a use as bar service, inspired from Chinese
Scale 1/2 in to 1 ft. Blueprint has tape along a section of the left side. Several views of a coffee table including front and overhead views. The detail for the track table leaves are also shown. The table is more like a cabinet with sections that can be extended, and a closed bottom compartment for an ice container and shelves for glasses.
Colonial bedroom
The watercolor shows an American Colonial bedroom with a tester bed, fireplace e, armchair, chest of drawers, and a narrow table with a mirror and stand on it. There are two windows that have curtains in a soft rose pattern on a white background, the same fabric used for the tester bed. The floors are wooden with two area rugs.
Colonial Library
Scale 3/8 in to 1 ft. Floor plan of an American Colonial library with elevations of the four walls. The furniture includes: a sofa, tripod tables, side tables, kneehold writing or dressing table, card table, bookshelves, and chairs. The doors with molding and paneling, wallpaper, chandelier, portraits, paintings, wall mirrors, windows and draperies, carpet, fireplace with andirons, and a painting above the fireplace are also shown.
Colonial Library
Scale 3/8 in to 1 ft. Floor plan of an American Colonial library with elevations of the four walls. The furniture includes: a sofa, end tables, side tables, tripod tables, kneehold writing or dressing table, a highboy, bookshelves, and chairs. The doors with molding and paneling, wallpaper, windows and draperies, chandelier, wall mirrors, carpet, an overmantel mirror, and a fireplace with andirons are also shown.

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