Helen F. Frazee visual materials collection of decorative designs, 1893-ca. 1922.

  • Collection ID 1973.0241
  • Creator Names Frazee, Helen Fenton. art
  • Title Helen F. Frazee visual materials collection of decorative designs [graphic].
  • Dates 1893-ca. 1922.
  • Physical description
    • 23 drawings.
    • 6 drawings : watercolor drawings ; 9 x 16 in. (28 x 40 cm.) or smaller.
    • 18 collages : cut paper works ; 11 x 14 in. or smaller.
    • 35 photomechanical prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. or smaller.
    • 4 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. or smaller.
  • Collection summary Primarily pencil and ink design drawings on tissue paper for hand painting china by Frazee who had studios in Chicago's Auditorium and Fine Arts buildings. Includes colored cut paper designs, known as "scherenschnitte," and clippings illustrating painted porcelain. Photographs show finished painted porcelain pieces and one scene of Frazee in her studio.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include Mrs. A. A. Frasee collection of visual materials (1980.0002).
  • Biographical or Historical Note Frazee is also known as A. A. or Mrs. Abraham A. Frazee.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mrs. Clifford Nolan Sr., 1974 (1973.0241).
  • Subjects
    • Handicraft Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Porcelain Illinois Chicago. lctgm.
  • Genre
    • Design drawings. gmgpc
    • Collages. gmgpc
    • Cut paper works. gmgpc
    • Ink drawings. gmgpc
    • Pencil works. gmgpc
    • Photomechanical prints. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.