Crayon

Object number2010.39.38 a-c

Manufacturer Devoe and Raynolds Company, Inc. (founded 1754)

OriginNew York, NY

OriginChicago, IL

Mediumcharcoal; paper; foil

Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation

DescriptionBox of artist charcoal containing sixty-four (64) charcoal pieces.Dimensions(a) Width: 2.875 ; Length: 6.375; Depth: 2.25
(b) W: 2.75 ; L: 6.25 ; Dp: 2.375
(c) RANGE: L: .25-5.875

Marks(a)
Printed on white label attached to outside of box, "DEVOE ARTISTS' CHARCOAL / Made in U.S.A. / MANUFACTURED FROM THE FINEST GRADE MATERIALS / (Art-Char Process - Patent No. 1933141) / Fine Quality For Artists And Students / DEVOE & RAYNOLDS CO., INC. / NEW YORK CHICAGO".

Text also printed in a circle to left of above text "DEVOE & rAYNOLDS COMPANY... / FOUNDED 1754".

Printed on both short sides, "DEVOE CHARCOAL / Ordinary Quality / No. 501 / 50 Sticks / DEVOE & RAYNOLDS CO., INC. / NEW YORK CHICAGO".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the Schofer family of Mt. Washington. Carl Schofer, who emigrated from Germany in the mid-1800s, was a highly skilled fresco artist. After buying a house on Mount Washington, he taught his son, Erwin, the business. When Carl died, Erwin inherited the family business. Due to the Great Depression and Erwin’s struggles with alcoholism he lost the business. During the Works Progress Administration (WPA) he was hired as the lead painting contractor for the county. Later in life he taught art at the Connelly Skill Learning Center. He died in 1955.

Related person Erwin Schofer (died 1955)

Related institution Works Progress Administration

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