Case
Object number2010.39.14
Date1930-1939
Mediumwooden; metal
Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation
DescriptionWooden case with brass handle and key lock on front; two hooks also on front. Two sets of hinges: one on back, one on front.Dimensions11 x 3 x 14.5 in. (27.9 x 7.6 x 36.8 cm)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
Subjects
On View
Not on view
H. Kleber & Bro.
1980-1989
