Tamar R. Stone research materials, 1848-2013
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Corset Advertisements, 1848-2013
- Ferris Corset Waists Advertisement, undated
- Spinal Deformities - Pamphlets and Papers, 1923-1989
- Spencer Supports Catalog, approximately 1940s
- Women's Exercise Diagram, undated
- Wooden Dumbbells, undated
- Pins, undated
- Brassiere Stays, Shoulder Strap Guards, and Tape Measures, undated
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Stone, Tamar R.
- Title
- Tamar R. Stone research materials
- Dates
- 1848-2013 (inclusive)18482013
- Quantity
- .59 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 6575 (Accession No. 6575-001)
- Summary
- Advertisements, newspapers clippings, photographs, wooden dumbbells, and other various ephemera that acted as research materials for the artist Tamar Stone
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Tamar Stone is a feminist artist from New York City whose work focuses on womanhood and the experience of being physically, materially, and socially restricted by societal norms. She received a BFA from Pratt Institute in 1985, and a MFA from NYU in 1991. Her career explores the form of book art with a feminist voice, often in historical context. She was awarded a fellowship from the NY Foundation for the Arts as well as being a guest speaker at Vassar and Duke Universities, PM Gallery & House in London and the Museum Art & Design in NYC. Her work has appeared in collections and museums worldwide including in The Museum of Modern Art in NYC, the Walker Art Center, Sallie Bingham Center at Duke University, Victorian Albert Museum and Tate Britain in London.
Source: [https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/eascfa/about/feminist_art_base/tamar-stone]
Content Description
Materials include advertisements, newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, shoulder strap guards, brassiere stays, playing cards, wooden dumbbells, and pins that acted as research materials for the artist Tamar Stone.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
To the extent that they own the copyright, the donor has transferred the copyright of the materials to the University of Washington; however, copyright in some items in this collection may be held by their respective creators. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Donated by Tamar Stone, July 2024
Related Materials
A selection of Tamar Stone's artwork is available through the University of Washington's Special Collections
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Corset Advertisements
Materials include newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, shoulder strap guards, brassiere stays, and playing cards. In addition, this folder includes an unused copy of "Corset Couture Paper Dolls" by Brenda Sneathen Mattox.
Dates: 1848-2013Container: Box 1 -
Description: Ferris Corset Waists AdvertisementDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Spinal Deformities - Pamphlets and PapersDates: 1923-1989Container: Box 1
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Description: Spencer Supports CatalogDates: approximately 1940sContainer: Box 1
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Description: Women's Exercise DiagramDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Wooden DumbbellsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Pins6 pins
Includes pins from corsetry schools.
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1 -
Description: Brassiere Stays, Shoulder Strap Guards, and Tape MeasuresDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
