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Archives of American Art
A Finding Aid to the Inez Wheeler Papers, 1910-circa 1920s, in the Archives of American Art
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.wheeinez
- Creators:
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Wheeler, Inez, 1891-1978
- Dates:
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1910-circa 1920s
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.6 Linear feet
- Repository:
The scattered papers of designer and illustrator Inez Wheeler measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1910 to circa 1920s. The collection consists of pencil and painted drawings for fashion magazine covers and advertisements, war related illustrations, and general fashion designs. Also found are reproductions of Wheeler's work in various publications and clippings.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The scattered papers of designer and illustrator Inez Wheeler measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1910 to circa 1920s. The collection consists of pencil and painted drawings for fashion magazine covers and advertisements, war related illustrations, and general fashion designs. Also found are reproductions of Wheeler's work in various publications and clippings.
Arrangement
Arrangement
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Designer and illustrator Inez Wheeler (1981-1978) was active in Battle Creek, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois. Wheeler is known for her illustrations featured in department store publications and fashion advertisements. She married Louis Prell in 1921.
Administration
Author
Jayna M. Josefson
Sponsor
Processing of this collection received support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1978 by Detroit Public Library via Paul T. Scupholm, executive secretary of the Friends of the Library.
Processing Information
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Jayna Josefson in 2023 with support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Preferred Citation
Inez Wheeler papers, 1910-circa 1920s. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
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Commercial art -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Women artists | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Drawings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Women designers | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Illustrators -- Illinois -- Chicago | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Illustrators -- Michigan -- Battle Creek | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Designers -- Illinois -- Chicago | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Designers -- Michigan -- Battle Creek | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Women illustrators | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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