Finding aid for the Armbruster Scenic Studio Collection


Title:
Armbruster Scenic Studio Collection
Repository:
Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute

The Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections
119 Thompson Library
1858 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
Creator:
Verbeck, Robert
1863-1973
Quantity:
4 boxes and 19 map cases
Abstract:
The Armbruster Scenic Studio Collection consists of scenic design materials relating to Mathias Armbruster and Armbruster Scenic Studios of Columbus, Ohio. These materials include set designs for minstrel shows, theatre, and other stage performances, as well as, inspirational source material clippings from illustrated journals, financial information, and other miscellaneous materials relating to the studio.
Identification:
SPEC.TRI.ARM
Language:
The records are in English and German.

History of Armbruster Scenic Studio

Mathias Armbruster was born on April 24, 1839 in Ebingen, Germany. In Germany, he was trained in the arts and at the age of 20 he moved to the United States. In Cincinnati, Ohio, Mathias initially worked as an art glass and portrait painter, but he ultimately moved on to designing and painting theatrical scenery. At the onset of the Civil War, Mathias decided to join the Ohio Volunteer Infantry and his design work was put on hold. Eventually in 1875, Mathias opened the first scenic design company in the United States, The Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studios. The studio was located at 249 S. Front Street in Columbus, Ohio and operated with the help of his sons, Albert, Emil, and Otto. During its most successful times, in the early 1900s, the studio was advertised as the second largest provider of stage scenery in the country. The studio provided designs for minstrel shows, theatre, and other stage performances across the country, particularly in the midwest. Mathias Armbruster ran the company until his death in 1916, at which point his son, Albert, took control over of the studio. The studio continued producing designs until 1958 when Albert Armbruster retired and the Armbruster Scenic Studios was closed.

Scope and Content

The Armbruster Scenic Studio Collection consists of materials that have been compiled by Robert Verbeck, Leeann Faust, and Otterbein University. The compiled materials include set designs for minstrel shows, theatre, and other stage performances, as well as, inspirational source material clippings from illustrated journals, financial information, small design pieces, paint stencils, and other miscellaneous materials pertaining to Mathias Armbruster and the Armbruster Scenic Studio. The collection includes designs for Lasses’ White Minstrels, Coburn’s Minstrels, Al G. Field Minstrels, Thurston the Magician, Masonic temples, Romeo and Juliet, King John, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Merchant of Venice, and many more.

Arrangement

The collection is divided into 8 series as follows:
1. Small Armbruster set designs
2. Miscellaneous Armbruster materials
3. Armbruster financial records
4. Source material design books
5. Large Armbruster set designs
6. Source material newspaper and journal illustration clippings and photographs
7. Large Armbruster set designs from Otterbein University
8. Armbruster paint stencils from Otterbein University

Restrictions on Use

For research use in library only.

Restrictions on Access

None

Index Terms

This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.

Persons:

Thurston, Howard, 1869-1936
White, Lasses, 1888-1949

Organizations:

Freemasons

Places:

Columbus (Ohio)

Subjects:

Set designers

Preferred Citation

Armbruster Scenic Studio Collection, The Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute, The Ohio State University.

Detailed Description of the collection.



Small Armbruster set designs

Folder 1.1
Sketch of Rustic German buildings drop,

Physical Description: Small sketch of rustic country buildings with trees in the background. Labeled "Hoheneck(?)." Probably by Mathias Armbruster. 8 x 5 inches



Folder 1.2
Design for "Black-Eyed Susan" of children's theater cottage exterior drop,

Physical Description: Half-timbered cottage framed by trees. Drop includes benches in front, a small flower garden at right, a windmill and a fortress/castle in background. On back "Al-Emi-Otto, At" (Albert, Emil, Otto Armbruster) - labeled "Eighth scene, in Black-Eyed Susan, No 4-." For "Black-Eyed Susan," also known as, "All In The Downs." 12 x 9 inches



Folder 1.3
Sketch of well and small house exterior designs, 1860s

Physical Description: Sketch of a well with pump surrounded by clipped boxwood. Labeled "our well." Reverse side has a study of the exterior corner of a house. 11 x 7 inches



Folder 1.4abcdef
Sketches of Civil War towns, 1910

Physical Description: 6 pieces. a. Parkersburg/Brownsville/Fayettesville Civil War sketches. b. Middleton (So. Mountains)/Camp Harper's Ferry in Sharpsburg/Parkersburg/Camp at Shepperstown in Harper's Ferry Civil War sketches. c. Harper's Ferry sketch on back of Hippodrome "postcard." d. Ohio River/Parkersburg/Little Kanawha/Harper's Ferry Buffalo and Fort Civil War sketches. e. Beverly (color) on back of Epidaurus "postcard." f. Picket in flat top/flat top Mountains sketch. 23 July 1910. 9.5 x 7.5 inches



Folder 1.5
Sketch of Pochenweiler vineyard, 1910

Physical Description: Sketch of "Weinburg bei Pochenweiler a Necker" (Vineyard near Pochenweiler on Necker). Reverse side includes a stained glass, curtained window sketch. Dated 7/23/1910. 8 x 5 inches



Folder 1.6
Floor plan for Armbruster store room renovations,

Physical Description: Floor plan designs for store renovations. Labeled and with notes by Mathias Armbruster. 10.5 x 8 inches



Folder 1.7
Sketches of Venetian Grand Canal and autumn woods, 1937

Physical Description: Sketch for a drop illustrating a "Venetian Grand Canal" filled with boats and buildings on each side. Reverse side displays a design for front curtains and "autumn woods." Labeled "302-K" and includes extensive notes and measurements. 14 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.8
Sketch of log house exterior,

Physical Description: Two sketches on one page. Top sketch is a log house exterior framed by trees. Bottom sketch is an "Exterior Leaf Old Frame House." Includes extensive notes and measurements and is labeled "Morrow 110-L." 8.5 x 11 inches



Folder 1.9
Sketches of a Southern plantation drop and a formal garden drop,

Physical Description: Double-sided sketches. Front side has a sketch of log cabins at the left and right with a tree with pumpkins. Labeled "Use for Fissmens(?) show day II." Reverse side has a sketch of a formal garden entrance with an iron gate and statuary. Labeled "Entrance to castle for Chimes of Normandy." 11 x 8 inches



Folder 1.10abc
Design of Yellowstone Park drop in 3 pieces,

Physical Description: Drop in 3 pieces. a. Geyser in background behind large stone outcroppings. b. Bluff looking over river with a pine tree at the right. c. Panorama of orange canyon/stone mountains. Labeled "Yellowstone Park." 24.5 x 6.5 inches



Folder 1.11
Sketch of Settlers and Native Americans fighting,

Physical Description: Two sides of an index card displaying Native Americans and settlers in hand to hand combat. 6 x 4 inches



Folder 1.12
Sketch with notes of archway for Holy Rosemary School,

Physical Description: Sketch showing three arches with doors at either side. Labeled "Jerusalem Drop" on back with extensive notes. For Holy Rosemary School. 8.5 x 7 inches



Folder 1.13
Sketches for King John of tent and throne room,

Physical Description: Double-sided design. Side one. King Phillip's/King John's Tent. Side two. Scene 1, King John's throne room/before the walls of Angiers. 7.5 x 9.5 inches



Folder 1.14
Sketches of Nineveh and Babylon building and mountain drop,

Physical Description: Sketch showing columned buildings with foliage surrounding it. Back side displays rough mountain with horseback riders moving up. Includes note at the bottom about "Drama's Ionic Subjects." 10.5 x 8 inches



Folder 1.15
Rough sketch of leaning trees,

Physical Description: Rough sketch of trees leaning over to the right. Reverse side displays a partial sketch of a castle. 10 x 7 inches



Folder 1.16
Sketch of H.M.S. Pinafore deck cut drop,

Physical Description: H.M.S. Pinafore cut drop for the Paramount Players at Hartman, Mar 26 and 27. Ship deck with three large mastheads, a double stairway leading to the tiller, and a cabin. Ocean cyke in background with many notes and markings. For the production "H.M.S. Pinafore," also known as, "The Lass That Loved A Sailor." 10.5 x 8 inches



Folder 1.17
Sketch for Renard of castle exterior drop,

Physical Description: Rough sketch showing stone castle with heavy wooden gates ("practical gates"). Labeled "Renard." 10.5 x 8 inches



Folder 1.18
Sketch of "Village Harbor Street drop",

Physical Description: Drop sketch of a street lined with shops and cafés leading down to a harbor with a sailboat. Labeled "No. 187 E," "Village Harbor Street drop" with several notes and signs on shops. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.19
Sketch of Spanish villa exterior drop,

Physical Description: Pencil sketch of peaceful Spanish countryside from a deep perspective. Includes opening at left "leading" through a walled walkway up to a villa. Hills and foliage are in the in background. Some notes on back. 14 x 9 inches



Folder 1.20
Sketch for Robin Hood of church and blacksmith shop, 1944

Physical Description: Sketches for church and blacksmith shop for Robin Hood. "Entrance to Hut" on back drawn on receipt for $100 check from Gateway Club. Includes extensive notes and measurements. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 1.21
Sketch of "Slum Street" drop, 1934

Physical Description: Street sketch showing various shop fronts in an old-fashioned, likely 1920-30s slum. Labeled "was Nigges Street now Slum Street." Retouched July 1934. Reverse side displays a sketch for dungeon drop from Aida with later added note, "296-C Rocky Mountain drop." 10.5 x 8 inches



Folder 1.22
Sketches of "fairy dream boat" at sea, 1937

Physical Description: Sketch of boat in full sail on water. Boat is facing left and includes a swan prow, 6 sails, and a cabin at the back. Also includes instructional notes, a smaller sketch at the top, and the label "fairy dream boat." Made for Ray Zirkel. March 1937. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.23
Sketch of Fujiyama Gardens drop,

Physical Description: Rough sketch of countryside with Mt. Fuji in the background. There are trees on the left and right and a Japanese bridge at the back. Includes bridge/arch sketch on the back with colors labeled. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.24
Sketch of Italian interior Boudoir cut drop, 1936

Physical Description: Detailed sketch of ornate Italian interior with an open door, two arched windows, wood paneling on the lower walls, and a medieval mural above the door. Includes extensive notes on color, size, and history. April 1936. Repainted Oct. 1936 11 x 7 inches



Folder 1.25
Sketches for Shriner Show of water landscape, Mexican landscape, and pioneer days landscape, 1938

Physical Description: Three separate designs on one sheet. Side A Upper: "Holland-water landscape drop" dated March 1938. Includes billowing clouds and a flat canal. Side A Lower: "Mexican landscape" with desert, rough plant life, and a wide-open sky. Side B: "Pioneer Days-Made for Shriner Show May 6, 1938." Displays covered wagon, miscellaneous foliage, and sun setting on the horizon. 8 x 11 inches



Folder 1.26
Sketch of Hawaiian Volcano drop, 1934

Physical Description: Tropical scene with volcanos in the center at the back. Design includes a hut at right front, palm trees framing the sides, and water surrounding the volcano. Labeled "south American-now Hawaiian volcano-retouched July 1934." Includes additional notes on front and back. 10.5 x 8 inches



Folder 1.27
Sketch of Roman forum exterior scene,

Physical Description: Detailed sketch for Roman forum with classical architecture, a dark sky, and a full moon. There is also a statue/column at the center of the square from a deep perspective. There is a note about the design being used for a "pagent." 12 x 7 inches



Folder 1.28
Sketch of "autumn forest drop", 1930s

Physical Description: Rough sketch of autumn forest that was a design for a cemetery previously. Retouched Dec. 1934. Includes additional notes. Reverse side has a "stage entrance" with brick walls and an open door to the right of center. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.29
Sketch of "Modern Church" design, 1936

Physical Description: Church in early Gothic style. "Made" Sept. 1936. Labeled "Modern Church" and includes several notes. December 7, 1936. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.30
Rough sketch of classical portal, 1929

Physical Description: Rough notes and sketch of a portal in classical style. Reverse side is a letter from Buckbee Brehin Co. dated March 4, 1929. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.31
Rough sketches of building and tree with notes, 1930s

Physical Description: Rough sketches of inner city building on lower half of page. Labeled "look for James Street." Sketch of tree on upper half. Labeled "repainted May 1937." Extensive notes on back. 8.5 x 11 inches



Folder 1.32
Rough sketches of church drops, 1939

Physical Description: Notes and sketches for a circus drop made for Dudley Fisher. Reverse side includes a church study with a small arch sketch at the top. Labeled "Big drop." Includes notes on both sides. 8.5 x 11 inches



Folder 1.33
Sketch of New York Street drop, 1936

Physical Description: Detailed sketch for inner city drop. Made for Palace Theatre with extensive notes on back detailing changes for different productions. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.34
Sketch of frame house,

Physical Description: Exact sketch of the lower portion of a frame house and picket fence. Labeled "#11-A Frame House (James)." Includes additional notes and measurements. 8.5 x 4.5 inches



Folder 1.35
Sketches of Irish cottages and houses, 1930s

Physical Description: Front side displays a "Modern House" with a square box, two windows, and doors. Reverse side includes a "cottage" made of stone and plaster with small-paned windows with a rustic, thatched roof. Labeled "Irish Cottage." Notes and measurements on both sides. 10 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.36
Sketch of "Sabrina raked set" with notes,

Physical Description: Box set with neoclassical lines, diamond-paned windows, and a door with steps on the right side. Labeled "Sabrina raked set" with extensive notes, which include an alteration plan, "this is how the set is now." Reverse side is letter from Armbruster Studios to the head of a school. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.37
Sketch of "Lincoln cabin drop", 1938

Physical Description: Sketch of log cabin with the sign, "Berry and Lincoln General Store." Several trees found in the background. For Wheelersburg. 24 May 1938. 8.5 x 5.5 inches



Folder 1.38
Sketch of Toy Shop drop,

Physical Description: Exact sketch of toy shop with door on the left. Design includes many shelves filled with dolls, toys, and musical toys. Includes notes and instructions. 12 x 7.5 inches



Folder 1.39ab
Sketches of race track drops,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Labeled "No. 1 Race Track (can be used with Atlantic City Drop)." The left leg is a ticket office and club house and the right leg is a ticket office and driver's room. b. Labeled "Race-track leg No. 2 (also to be used with Atlantic City Drop and arena)." Right side is a betting booth and left is a roofed bar. Notes on both. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.40
Sketch of "Modern Garden" drop,

Physical Description: Rough sketch of an English-style garden. Design includes an open space with flowers at the center, various trees and shrubbery, and a trellis on the right. Notes on changes and coloring instructions on front. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.41
Sketch of Venetian drop, 1930s

Physical Description: Drop sketch of Venetian Harbor with sailboats and buildings in the background and stone buildings in the foreground. Includes notes on front and back. 8.5 x 5.5 inches



Folder 1.42
Sketch of park entrance with wrought iron fence cut drop,

Physical Description: Forest or park entrance surrounded by iron gate with opening at the center. Stone posts topped by cupids with flowers at front. 9 x 6.5 inches



Folder 1.43
Sketch of "Southern patio" drop, 1949

Physical Description: Sketch for drop of southern villa exterior with a walled garden. Palm trees are inside and outside the wall and the villa is made of plaster. Reverse side displays original plan which was not made. Labeled "Southern Patio and "149A." 10.5 x 8 inches



Folder 1.44
Sketch of "tropical hotel and garden" drop,

Physical Description: Drawing shows elaborate old-fashioned hotel looking onto large body of water. In the foreground are bushes, palm trees, and a gazebo. 11 x 7.5 inches



Folder 1.45
Sketch for The Red Mill of windmill drop, 1946

Physical Description: Windmill drop for the opera The Red Mill. Includes two windmills, next to two lighthouses. Above is a sketch of a clock and a shoe as a house. Reverse side includes sketches of prop pieces, tents, and balustrades. Right corner is ripped. Jan 1946. 11 x 8 inches



Folder 1.46
Sketch of exterior "Sepulcher" drop,

Physical Description: Drop displays stony hills on the left with a wooden framed door. A road curving around hills and mountains are seen in the distance. There is a winged figure seated on the stones at the right. Labeled "Sepulcher," "412-O," and "for Easter." Includes note "angels transparent use flood light" on back side. 11 x 7 inches



Folder 1.47
Sketch of "Ancient Spanish Street drop",

Physical Description: Villa at right attached to arch facing a street/bridge lined with awnings. Includes notes on color and measurements. Labeled "Ancient Spanish Street drop" and "288-e." 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.48
Sketch of "Pergola cut drop",

Physical Description: Rough sketch of garden with loggia with ionic columns at the center. Reverse side displays view of garden from porch with a netted opening at center. Labeled "Pergola cut drop" and "178-I." 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.49
Sketch for "Melville and Rule" of job office design, 1925

Physical Description: Sketch of job office. Design includes desk with signs above at the center, a telephone and door on the right side, and wooden paneling on the lower walls. Reverse side has note to "Melville and Rule." 12.5 x 8.75 inches



Folder 1.50
Sketch of cherubs in a cloud,

Physical Description: Ink drawing of multiple cherubs on clouds. Design includes doves at lower right, a target with heart and arrows at the center, and the top most cherub holding two laurel wreaths. 9 x 5.5 inches



Folder 1.51
Sketch of "store church exterior" drop,

Physical Description: Sketch for church drop with stone exterior labeled "warm gray." Design includes trees and grass surrounding the church, arched doors and windows, and a bell tower. Note on back about the drop being rented to "Sheff Shoe Store." Labeled "160-G." 8.5 x 6 inches



Folder 1.52
Sketch of "Ancient Garden drop", 1941

Physical Description: A rough sketch of an old house on left side. The house is surrounded by an "ancient garden" and there are trees, evergreens, and a stone wall in the background. June 1941. Labeled "451-ScA." 8.5 x 5.5 inches



Folder 1.53
Sketch of "Egyptian drop" from NY Opera Co.,

Physical Description: Wall with square door opening, ornamented with Egyptian heads. Labeled "from N.Y. Opera Co.-has legs to match" and "421-L" and includes additional notes and measurements. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.54
Sketch of "Florida coast" drop,

Physical Description: Shore with palm trees looking onto water and a small island in water. Labeled "Florida coast." Reverse side displays a sketch of "The Flying Fish Hangar" shack at right and a large overhanging tree on the left side. Notes and measurements on both sides. Labeled "245M" 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.55
Sketch of "Good Modern Fields Set-House" design, 1946

Physical Description: Sketch of two story house with a columned structure at the left. Labeled "Good Modern Fields Set-House" with extensive additional notes. March 1946. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.56
Design of wall decoration panel,

Physical Description: A small rectangular wall panel of a yellow wall with a red, blue and black bottom border. Panel is topped by two sets of griffons facing painted statues. 15 x 5.5 inches



Folder 1.57ab
Designs of a pair of matching floral arbor set pieces,

Physical Description: 2 pre-printed arbor pieces a. Violet arbor set piece b. Rose arbor set piece Possibly cut from a Valentine. 6 x 5.5 inches



Folder 1.58
Designs of pair of floral column hinged set pieces,

Physical Description: A pair of flat designs of a large arched opening draped with flowers set off by columns. Includes notes and measurements on back. 6 x 5.5 inches



Folder 1.59
Design of castle path exterior set piece,

Physical Description: Castle exterior path set piece in browns and grays from a deep perspective. Possibly for Hamlet. 6.5 x 4 inches



Folder 1.60
Design of castle tower exterior flat,

Physical Description: A rough cut out sketch of a castle on a hill with crenelated towers. Schematic found on the back. 10.5 x 7 inches



Folder 1.61
Maquette of castle on cliff,

Physical Description: Maquette of castle on a cliff by the sea. Design is predominately in browns and blues and includes several towers and turrets and a dark sky. Rough sketch on the back. 9 x 7 inches



Folder 1.62abcde
Design of castle exterior set pieces,

Physical Description: 5 pieces. a. portcullis and drawbridge in stone. b. parapet with walk. c. round turret against hinged wall. d. square turret, hinged. e. small portcullis/drawbridge 0 x 0 inches



Folder 1.63ab
Designs of gothic interior doorway and wall panel,

Physical Description: 2 pieces a. arched wooden doorway with rust and blue paneling above. b. wall panel with blue gray lower and upper border, rust wall, and ornate wood work. 4 x 10 inches



Folder 1.64ab
Designs of pair of castle turret and portal set pieces,

Physical Description: 2 pieces a. round hinged turret next to stone front with an arched door and two arched windows above. b. similar to a, but with different lines and colors. Some measurements on both. 6 x 13 inches



Folder 1.65abc
Sketch for "Coburn's Minstrels" of Chinese interior drop with notes, 192?

Physical Description: 3 pieces a. rough sketch on the back of a note about the drop. b. small sketch of "colasible palaigin (sic)" labeled "Coburn." c. sketch of unfinished Chinese drop with elaborate carving and large sculpture. Colors are labeled on front, "for Coburn" on back. 11 x 9 inches



Folder 1.66
Design of "Lion's Cage" set piece,

Physical Description: Intricate sketch of an elaborately carved lion's cage. Labeled "lion's cage-Ardi." Possibly for Merchant of Venice. 9.5 x 5.5 inches



Folder 1.67ab
Designs of a pair of wall flats with paintings,

Physical Description: 2 pieces a. wall with large mural with openwork, statuary, and cut out niche. b. similar to a but with caryatid columns 9 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.68ab
Design of yellow interior wall flat,

Physical Description: 2 pieces a. flat with fireplace, portrait above, curtained entryway, and sconces. b. wall section with two doors, white baseboards and yellow walls. Both in Neoclassical style. 18 x 5.5 inches



Folder 1.69
Design of peacock on bench set piece,

Physical Description: A large, brightly colored peacock on gilded bench with its tail fanned out before a stone wall. 9 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.70abc
Design of gothic green interior wall flats,

Physical Description: 3 pieces a. Large door panel with green walls, brown woodwork, and a bookcase at the right. b. Green wall with brown woodwork and a heavy door. c. Similar design with square door at right. Some measurements on back. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 1.71
Sketch of Cinderella carriage set piece,

Physical Description: Elaborate carriage sketch in baroque style. 9 x 6.5 inches



Folder 1.72
Design of Spanish-style house in country landscape drop,

Physical Description: Pastel drop displaying the exterior of a Spanish-style house in spring. Includes several flowering trees. Labeled "for Nettie de Coursey." 15 x 9 inches



Folder 1.73
Design of griffin set piece,

Physical Description: Pastel set piece panel showing green and orange griffin in front of baroque structure. Includes measurements and notes on back. 7.5 x 10.5 inches



Folder 1.74
Design of elevator door set piece,

Physical Description: Elevator door in shades of brown. Labeled "Elevator." 2.75 x 7 inches



Folder 1.75
Design of satyr and tiger hinged flat set piece,

Physical Description: Gold statues of a satyr with a spear warding off a tiger in front of a vividly colored purple and gold wall. 6.5 x 9 inches



Folder 1.76
Design of tribal figure hinged flat set piece,

Physical Description: Tribal figure in costume in front of a decorated column that is framed by golden drapery. 6 x 9 inches



Folder 1.77
Design of horse and tiger hinged flat set piece,

Physical Description: A gold statue of a horse rearing as a tiger climbs on its back in front of a green and red wall. 6 x 9 inches



Folder 1.78
Design of lion hinged flat set piece,

Physical Description: A golden lion crouching on rocks in front of a blue, pink, purple and red wall. 6 x 9 inches



Folder 1.79
Design of elephant and tiger hinged flat set piece,

Physical Description: Ivory or marble statue of elephant rearing as it is attacked by tigers in front of a purple and pink wall. 6 x 9 inches



Folder 1.80
Design of double door and wall flat,

Physical Description: Brown and green walls with double doors. Flags ornament the top of the doors and there is a blue upper border on the wall and a window box. 9.5 x 8 inches



Folder 1.81abcd
Design of intricate burgundy wall flat,

Physical Description: 4 pieces a. An arch fragment with ornate woodwork and a flower mural at top. b. Other half of arch, showing red wall at left. c. A red wall panel with floral upper border and an armament at the left. d. A large arched entrance with armament at the right, red walls, and floral borders. 16 x 9 inches



Folder 1.82
Design of cartoon style trees partial leg drop,

Physical Description: Partial leg drop showing vivid green plants and trees with bright pink flowers. Done in a cartoon style. 12 x 6 inches



Folder 1.83
Design of flower urn on pedestal set piece,

Physical Description: Stone urn on top of a garden pedestal and filled with flowers. 2 x 7 inches



Folder 1.84
Design of skull and crossbones jar set piece,

Physical Description: Tall jar with pictures of a skull and crossbones symbol and a devil. 2 x 5.5 inches



Folder 1.85
Design of stair unit with lamp set piece,

Physical Description: Flat of stair unit with a twisted pole topped by round globe lamp. 3 x 4 inches



Folder 1.86
Design of baroque style piano set piece,

Physical Description: Baroque-style pastel piano design with measurements on back. 4.5 x 2 inches



Folder 1.87
Design of orchestra platform set piece,

Physical Description: Simple orchestra platform. Includes notes on back. 9 x 2 inches



Folder 1.88
Design of yellow balustrade set piece,

Physical Description: Set piece of a yellow balustrade with a keyhole motif. Includes a support. 7.5 x 4.5 inches



Folder 1.89
Design of exterior windows with awnings set piece,

Physical Description: Design of an upper-story building series of windows with awnings. 9 x 6.5 inches



Folder 1.90
Design of draped doorway set piece,

Physical Description: Square cut doorway with green and red drapes. 5 x 6 inches



Folder 1.91
Design of intricate street lamp set piece,

Physical Description: A five globed intricately detailed streetlamp on a pedestal. 3 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.92
Design of arched exterior entrance set piece,

Physical Description: Light green walls with an arched doorway opening leading to a rose colored interior. 9 x 6.5 inches



Folder 1.93ab
Designs of gazebo set pieces,

Physical Description: 2 pieces a. Backing to house with twisted arches and a shell center. Labeled "Act II." b. Elaborate gazebo with climbing flowers and diamond-paned windows. 7 x 6.5 inches



Folder 1.94
Design of intricate detailed arch into conservatory set piece,

Physical Description: Elaborately covered green and brown arch with black and white marble columns looking into a conservatory. The two pieces are glued together. 6 x 8 inches



Folder 1.95
Design of columned wall section with cherubs and male portrait,

Physical Description: Peach colored wall with cherubs climbing a column at the left and a picture of colonial looking man at the right. 3.5 x 9 inches



Folder 1.96
Design of columned wall section with gilded woodwork,

Physical Description: Pastel walls decorated with gilded woodwork and floral patterns. Includes a column at the left. 4 x 9 inches



Folder 1.97
Design of balustrade with five urns set piece,

Physical Description: A Balustrade showing a white stone railing topped by five urns filled with flowers and vines. Notes on front and back. The piece is torn. 11.5 x 4 inches



Folder 1.98
Design of mythical animal arch set piece,

Physical Description: Partial set piece of an arch displaying mythical animals on a rose colored wall. 5 x 11 inches



Folder 1.99
Design of castle by the sea exterior drop,

Physical Description: Deep perspective of wide blue sea with small, dark gray castle at the right. 9 x 6 inches



Folder 1.100
Design for "Coburn's Minstrels" of Asian statue figure set piece,

Physical Description: Statue of seated Asian figure in green. Notes on back. For Coburn's Minstrels. 3.25 x 6.75 inches



Folder 1.101
Design of floral trellis set piece,

Physical Description: Trellis with pink and yellow flowers and an opening on the right. 8 x 5 inches



Folder 1.102
Design of Adam style interior green striped wall panel,

Physical Description: Adam style wall panel with a green striped wall and white wood work. 3 x 9 inches



Folder 1.103
Design of balustrade platform with tall lamps set piece,

Physical Description: Balustrade platform masking with tall square marks and orange and blue decorations. 15 x 7 inches



Folder 1.104abc
Design of hinged Arab style building entrance set piece,

Physical Description: 3 pieces. a. part of gazebo in blues and greens with orange accents and stained glass windows. b. same c. large door opening of building, possibly a cathedral, with vivid colors (hinges removed) 13 x 9 inches



Folder 1.105
Design of hinged platform balcony set piece,

Physical Description: Set piece of balcony with covered turret and yellow columns with blue and red ornamentation. 9 x 9.5 inches



Folder 1.106
Design of green tree cluster set piece,

Physical Description: Free standing grove of trees. Labeled "Act I, sc. II." 5 x 9 inches



Folder 1.107
Design of gazebo on platform set piece,

Physical Description: Pink and white wall with a domed roof at center. Measurements and notes on back. 11 x 6 inches



Folder 1.108
Design of white masking border set piece,

Physical Description: White and pastel masking border set piece. 12 x 1.5 inches



Folder 1.109
Design of floral exterior ceiling piece,

Physical Description: Ceiling or sky panel with wooden beams entwined with flowers. 14 x 2.5 inches



Folder 1.110
Design of floral orchestra masking piece,

Physical Description: White and purple orchestra masking with floral pattern. 9.25 x 1.75 inches



Folder 1.111
Design of balustrade garden stair set piece,

Physical Description: Balustrade garden stone wall with steps, statuary, vines, and an urn. 6 x 6.5 inches



Folder 1.112
Design of honeycomb pattern balustrade stair set piece,

Physical Description: Balustrade and stairs piece with honeycomb pattern. 6 x 3 inches



Folder 1.113
Design of fence with standing lanterns set piece,

Physical Description: White terrace with lamp posts and flowers trailing. 13 x 3.5 inches



Folder 1.114
Design of fountain set piece,

Physical Description: Fountain in square pool. 4 x 4.5 inches



Folder 1.115abcd
Design of exterior balcony with urns wall set piece,

Physical Description: 4 pieces. a. Wall fragment. b. Wall fragment with star pattern, an urn at the left, and foliage behind. c. Other half of the wall. d. Wall brick with star pattern (a-c set) 12 x 5 inches



Folder 1.116
Design of pink striped interior hallway drop,

Physical Description: Hallway interior with pink striped wallpaper, white woodwork, and large pictures hanging on wall. In 3 attached sections. 29.5 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.117abcd
Design for Lasses White of golf leg drops and a maquette,

Physical Description: 4 pieces. For Lasses White. a. Cut drop of club house and caddy shack with notes on back. b. Leg #1 of entrance with an awning. c. Leg #2 of trees and building at the left with flowers. d. Backdrop of golf course. 13 x 8 inches



Folder 1.118
Design of interior barn with fireplace drop,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Half of interior wall made of wood with plaster over brick. There is a door is at the center, a fireplace on the right, and a hayloft in the upper left. b. Other half of wall, fireplace, and hayloft. 15.5 x 11 inches



Folder 1.119
Design of formal dark green interior with fireplace drop,

Physical Description: Painters elevation of olive green walls with red accents. There is a fireplace at the center, a clock and mirror above, and two red doors at the left and right. Reverse shows sketch for fortress with winding road through hills. Probably by Mathias Armbruster. 15 x 10.5 inches



Folder 1.120abc
Design of matching set of garden cut, leg, and back drops,

Physical Description: 3 pieces. a. Cut drop with trellis and boxwood hedges. b. Leg drop with boxwood hedges. c. Backdrop of tall spruces, boxwood and square pond at center, all from a deep perspective. (Maquette) 11.25 x 8 inches



Folder 1.121ab
Design of pastoral flats with cows and a lake,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Pasture with cows and purple trees. b. Lake surrounded by flowering trees. 6.5 x 7 inches



Folder 1.122
Design of large sailing ship on water set piece,

Physical Description: Cut out piece of large schooner on the sea with all its masts up. 12.5 x 8 inches



Folder 1.123
Design of Egyptian desert and building drop,

Physical Description: Egyptian-style columned building in desert land with palm trees. 13 x 8 inches



Folder 1.124
Sketch of large cat lamp,

Physical Description: Stylized statue of panther atop a pedestal with large global lamp on head. Possibly by Mathias Armbruster. 8.5 x 11 inches



Folder 1.125
Design of balustrade and trees hinged flat,

Physical Description: Hinged piece of white stone balustrade with trees behind. Reverse side displays bright green walls with white baseboards. 8.25 x 8.25 inches



Folder 1.126
Design of Masonic Cathedral interior wall flat, 1924

Physical Description: Powder blue wall with white borders and door and a portrait above the door. Note on the back "Act 2-made Spring 1924-opened at Masonic Cathedral." DeBarr and Filkus mgr. 13.5 x 9 inches



Folder 1.127
Design of balcony and arch cut drop,

Physical Description: Balcony drop with a low center opening, green roofs, and seven windows with pink curtains. Labeled "D'este-Rhoads-$25.00." 13.5 x 9 inches



Folder 1.128ab
Design of a pair of matching balustrade walls with urns,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. White balustrade with an urn filled with flowers. b. Balustrade with urn and cupid on pedestal. 11 x 7.5 inches



Folder 1.129ab
Designs of freestanding house exterior flats,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Dilapidated two-story house. b. Brick house with flowers. Labeled "The Amour." 6 x 8 inches



Folder 1.130
Design of floral arch cut drop with musicians and dancers at top,

Physical Description: Cut drop for unnamed minstrel show. Floral arc with stereotyped depiction of black musicians and dancers at top. Notes on back. 13.5 x 8 inches



Folder 1.131
Sketch of liquor bar design,

Physical Description: Detailed drawing of old-fashioned bar with a mirror and fancy bottles behind. Probably by Mathias Armbruster. 11 x 8 inches



Folder 1.132ab
Sketches of Alexander fighting and a knight's portrait,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Sketch of Alexander on Bucephalus spearing a lion. b. Head study of knight in armor holding lance and shield. 13 x 8 inches



Folder 1.133ab
Sketches of ornate interior room designs,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. elaborate ballroom or formal room with murals on all walls and a domed ceiling. Reverse side shows balcony with keyhole motif. b. Closer view of ballroom wall with elaborate floral designs and the same on the reverse. 13 x 8 inches



Folder 1.134ab
Designs of battleship and cruiser flats, 1944

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Battleship. Labeled "No water." b. Cruiser or tugboat. Labeled "Black nile." Nov. 4, 1944 12.5 x 6.25 inches



Folder 1.135
Design of diamond patterned interior arched wall flat,

Physical Description: Red and gold diamond patterned walls with two arched entrances and one dark wood door. Yellow border "Act III." Measurements on the back. In two pieces. 14.5 x 9.25 inches



Folder 1.136
Design of blue striped interior wall flat,

Physical Description: Interior wall with light blue striped walls, white baseboard, a staircase on the left, and a trinket shelf above. 10.5 x 9 inches



Folder 1.137ab
Design for Lasses White of colorful house exterior wall flat,

Physical Description: 2 pieces for Lasses White. a. "Coburn's Swiss Set House." Exterior wall of stone with tile roof and green trim. b. Country cottage with flowers and awning. Labeled "Lasses White." 6 x 9 inches



Folder 1.138
Design of tan and green library interior wall flat,

Physical Description: In 3 pieces. First piece is a peach and green wall with an ornate door and columns. Second piece is the same. Third piece is the same but with double doors. 29.5 x 8 inches



Folder 1.139
Design of Arab doorway arch with drapery drop,

Physical Description: Arched doorway with pink curtains and a purple draped backdrop with gold cord. 11 x 8 inches



Folder 1.140
Design of yellow and green wall panel,

Physical Description: Yellow and green walls with a green upper border, green baseboard and a door. 7 x 9.5 inches



Folder 1.141
Design of "camp backing" marsh drop,

Physical Description: "Camp backing-transparent effect" marsh drop in purples and yellows with tree forms and a swamp-like bottom. 13.5 x 9 inches



Folder 1.142
Design of red and brown gothic cut window flat,

Physical Description: Red and brown gothic window flat with O-X-O design. Labeled "Act 3rd." 8 x 8 inches



Folder 1.143
Design of cabin interior with fireplace flat,

Physical Description: a. wall fragment. b. stone/plaster. c. half-timbered wall with fireplace and wooden door. In three pieces. Previously attached. 10 x 8 inches



Folder 1.144ab
Design for "The Great Lafayette" of draped portal cut drop and backing, 1901

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Elaborately designed drop with Arabic influence, probably by Mathias Armbruster. b. Original piece, labeled "made for the Great Lafayette Feb. 1901." 12 x 9 inches



Folder 1.145abcd
Designs of picket fence and wrought iron fence set pieces,

Physical Description: 4 set pieces. a. Partial stair unit with scalloped balcony. b. Picket fence with bushes. c. Wrought iron fence with stone pillars. d. Picket fence. 13.5 x 3 inches



Folder 1.146ab
Designs for Lasses White of tropical jungle cut drops,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Cut drop with three palm trees. b. Leg drop with palm trees. For Lasses White. 13 x 8.25 inches



Folder 1.147
Design of green wall with double-hung window,

Physical Description: Light green wall panel with white borders and double hung window with blue paneling. 4 x 10 inches



Folder 1.148
Design for "Shrine Show Hartwell Act" of church exterior drops, 1935

Physical Description: Wooden church with cut out door, an overgrown yard and a large tree. "Hartwell Act," "Made for Shrine Show 1935" and more notes on the back. 14 x 8 inches



Folder 1.149
Sketch of column base design, 1893

Physical Description: Detailed sketch of column base design. Probably by Mathias Armbruster. Watermark in profile labeled "Bryant." Oct. 16, 1893. 5 x 8 inches



Folder 1.150
Design of yellow interior wall segment flat,

Physical Description: Neoclassical wall flat made up of yellow walls with peach and blue trim and white arched French doors. Probably by Mathias Armbruster. 6.5 x 10.5 inches



Folder 1.151
Design of waterfall "Moonshine" drop,

Physical Description: "Moonshine drop" of waterfall in wooded mountains with a cave at the lower right. Includes instructions about "transparent effect." 14.5 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.152
Sketch of floral wallpaper design,

Physical Description: Ornate floral wallpaper or brocade design. Probably by Mathias Armbruster. 8.5 x 11 inches



Folder 1.153
Design of wooden bridge cut out set piece,

Physical Description: Flat wooden bridge spanning rocky ravine. 10.5 x 3.5 inches



Folder 1.154
Design of partial Egyptian sarcophagus leg drop,

Physical Description: Leg drop ripped in two pieces. First piece is the top part of leg drop with a blue, green, and red border. Second piece the right side of the leg drop with a sarcophagus leaning against the wall. Ripped into two pieces. 13 x 10.5 inches



Folder 1.155
Design of Islamic arched interior portal leading to balcony drop,

Physical Description: Islamic style large rounded arch with vivid pink columns looking over harbor onto Mediterranean town. There are armaments above the arch. 8.5 x 10.5 inches



Folder 1.156
Design of distant castle exterior set piece,

Physical Description: Set piece of fortress/castle of sandstone with purple shadows. Deep perspective labeled "Act 5th Scene 1st-changed to cut drop." 7 x 7.5 inches



Folder 1.157abc
Design of gothic woodwork interior wall flat with carved figures,

Physical Description: 3 pieces of a whole. a and b. fragments of wall. c. Brown, possibly wood, wall, which is elaborately carved with figures and arched doors. 9.5 x 8 inches



Folder 1.158ab
Design of carved wall flats with medieval mural,

Physical Description: 2 pieces of a whole. a. Wall with carved figures and busts. Includes an arched doorway, a fireplace on the left, and a Medieval mural above. b. similar, but with no fireplace. 19 x 8 inches



Folder 1.159
Rough model of throne platform design with griffin and dragon, 1918

Physical Description: Model for throne platform with a domed roof. The throne has a tasseled seat, chair arms are a griffin, and there is a winged dragon behind it. 6 x 8.75 inches



Folder 1.160
Sketch of Buddha at temple "Japan" drop,

Physical Description: Buddha meditating in ornamental shrine with fans and peacocks. A small figure is kneeling and praying before statue. Labeled "Japan." Measurements are on the back. 9 x 12 inches



Folder 1.161
Design of "River Seine Paris" cityscape drop,

Physical Description: Drop labeled "River Seine Paris." Blue water is in the foreground and a purple/blue cityscape in background. Marked as drop "No. 507.z." 12.5 x 6.75 inches



Folder 1.162
Design of colonial plantation garden exterior drop, 1921

Physical Description: Colonial plantation garden drop has a tall columned porch on the left, flowers and trees in the foreground, and a field in the background. Labeled "colonial set." Oct. 12, 1921. In a deteriorated state. 13 x 9 inches



Folder 1.163
Design of cotton fields drop with model rows,

Physical Description: Backdrop of cotton fields from deep perspective made using a "ripple effect." Rows of plants are attached to the drop and pop up. Labeled "Prologue cotton plantation" with extensive notes on the back. 9 x 7 inches



Folder 1.164ab
Designs of mountain exterior wings,

Physical Description: Two corresponding pieces of mountain wings. Blue in the back and brown monoliths in the front. 4.5 x 10 inches



Folder 1.165
Design of small ornate 18th Century balcony,

Physical Description: Wall with balcony window, green drapes, an elaborate urn, and a green upper border. 6.5 x 13.5 inches



Folder 1.166
Design of art nouveau interior wall panel with crane,

Physical Description: Wall panel with green and purple striped walls and gold and purple lower border. The left panel has a design of a stylized crane in front of a circle. In art nouveau style. 6 x 11.5 inches



Folder 1.167
Sketches of café interior and exterior designs,

Physical Description: Front side displays café interior empty with plaster cracking and glass broken. Reverse side displays a different view of the café with patrons and more exact lines. 12 x 8 inches



Folder 1.168
Sketch of interior ornate arched wall,

Physical Description: Wall with two and a half arches and a possible window at the center. Probably by Mathias Armbruster. 10 x 8 inches



Folder 1.169
Design of large cut windows interior wall flat,

Physical Description: Two corresponding pieces of wall flats with multiple cut out windows. Stamp on back reads "This is the property of Moses and Hamilton." 12 x 8 inches



Folder 1.170
Design of "The Great Bingling Animal Circus" side show tent exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Circus drop with a ticket office on the right and act boards on tent at the right. Tent has a sign for "The Great Bingling Animal Circus." 11.25 x 6.5 inches



Folder 1.171
Design of distant rural houses and bridge set piece,

Physical Description: Sketch of a rural scene with half timbered houses behind a bridge. Labeled "Kemph Bros." 5.5 x 4.5 inches



Folder 1.172
Design for Lasses White of airfield and biplane drop,

Physical Description: Airfield drop with a hangar on the left side, a biplane in the foreground, and a windsock at the rear. Labeled "aviation drop-no legs." For Lasses White minstrel company. 11.25 x 6.5 inches



Folder 1.173
Design of urns and trees with platform cut drop,

Physical Description: Blue and yellow flowering trees, stone pillars and a small platform at the center. 11.5 x 9 inches



Folder 1.174ab
Design of intricately detailed arched wall panel,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Wall fragment with floral wallpaper and carved wood paneling. b. Elaborately decorated arched entrance. 10.5 x 9 inches



Folder 1.175
Design for "The Cellar Club" of a dilapidated neighborhood drop,

Physical Description: Sketch of dilapidated rural neighborhood. Labeled "The Cellar Club, Blackberry St." 10.5 x 7.5 inches



Folder 1.176
Design of building corner with columns set piece,

Physical Description: Set piece of exterior corner of a building with columns and vines on the left side. 5 x 11 inches



Folder 1.177abc
Sketches for Coburn's Minstrels of source ideas for Singing Act drop, 1937

Physical Description: 3 pieces a. Partial rough sketch of car/carriage. b. Sketch of "swan ship" and wagon with several notes. c. Simple wagon sketch. For Coburn's Minstrels 8.5 x 8.75 inches



Folder 1.178
Design of mural with many nude female figures,

Physical Description: Mural of naked women in strange poses. Some figures seem to be classically inspired. 37.5 x 6.5 inches



Folder 1.179abcde
Photographs of set designs and ideas,

Physical Description: 5 pieces a. photograph of religious structure, possibly an altar piece. b. photograph from Baker Art Gallery of a castle set. c, d, e. different photos of a battleship front. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 1.180
Miscellaneous: scraps, fragments, and notes on designs,

Physical Description: Several miscellaneous scraps and fragments, envelopes, and invoices. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 1.181
Miscellaneous: small sketches, drop instructions and luggage tags,

Physical Description: Miscellaneous items that include luggage tags, index cards, and small sketches. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 1.182
Miscellaneous rough sketches,

Physical Description: Larger simple sketches, prints, clippings. Includes house exterior, church exterior and violin. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 1.183
Rough sketch of "Mexican Arena cut drop" design,

Physical Description: Cut drop Mexican Arena sketch displaying a wall with two doors, a flag behind the wall at the center, and covered seating structures at the left and right behind the wall. Labeled "to be used-with Arena backing" and "209.J." 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 1.184
Sketch of Western ranch landscape drop, 1937

Physical Description: Wide-angled perspective of Western ranch with mountains in the distant background, fenced fields in the foreground. Labeled "See B." and "323." Feb. 1937. 8.5 x 5 inches



Folder 1.185
Sketch of Arabian harbor exterior drop,

Physical Description: Rough sketch of Arabian building on a large body of water with sailboats in a harbor. No. 23A. 8.5 x 5.5 inches



Folder 1.186
Design of red draped wall set piece with column and gilt work,

Physical Description: Red wall panel draped behind with gold cord. Includes elaborate gilt work, gold column on left, and an urn with flowers beside it. 7.5 x 9.25 inches



Folder 1.187
Designs of classical columned flat set pieces,

Physical Description: 2 set piece designs. Building corners with classical columns, plants, and reliefs. 5 x 9 inches



Folder 1.188
Design of circle detail with colorful stylized flowers,

Physical Description: A black circle design with a white outline and stylized circular flowers in green, orange, yellow, red, and blue. 6 x 6 inches



Folder 1.189
Design of tree and gate set piece,

Physical Description: Rough design of tree and curling banister gate end set piece. 4 x 11 inches



Folder 1.190
Design of house room interior with green and purple floral wallpaper,

Physical Description: Set piece flat design of a house interior with a green wallpaper with purple flower designs on it. Includes a white fireplace with a clock and mirror sitting on the mantel and a white door with white trim and brown accents to the right of the fireplace. 6 x 10 inches



Folder 1.191
Design of standard 2-story tan house exterior drop,

Physical Description: Design of tan/cream exterior of a 2-story house. Includes 6 windows with green shutters and light blue drapes and a brown front door. Vines with pink flowers are growing on the left side. 11 x 8.75 inches



Folder 1.192
Design of straw hut cut set piece,

Physical Description: Design of a tan straw hut entrance exterior set piece with a brown palm tree to the right and green palm trees in the background. 9.5 x 8 inches



Folder 1.193
Design of rough wooden wagon trailer set piece,

Physical Description: Rough design sketch of a basic 2-wheeled wooden wagon trailer set piece. 7 x 5 inches



Folder 1.194
Sketch of "Painsville" railroad crossing set design,

Physical Description: Very rough sketch of a "Painsville" town railroad crossing set piece. Includes train in the foreground and the town with a water tower in the background. Labeled "For John Alexander." 15 x 7 inches




Miscellaneous Armbruster materials

Folder 2.1
Scenery Notes for "Coburn's Minstrels",

Physical Description: 4 pages of notes on undersea drops for Coburn's Minstrels. 8.5 x 11 inches



Folder 2.2
Photographs of Armbruster Studio, exterior and interior,

Physical Description: 8 photographs of Armbruster and Sons studio. Includes studio exterior and interior and street. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 2.3
Miscellaneous pamphlets,

Physical Description: Pamphlets for the Lehigh Valley Railroad (1903), City of Chillicothe (1946), and Hi. Henry's Minstrels (1907). 0 x 0 inches



Folder 2.4
New Year's poem in German, 1866,

Physical Description: German poem for the New Year 1866. "Der träger des Westboten an seine geneigten Leser zum neuen jahre 1866." 0 x 0 inches



Folder 2.5
Miscellaneous notes and lists,

Physical Description: Notes and lists on Armbruster collection for the Ohio State University. Includes The Ohio State University Theatre Collection Bulletin No. 12, 1965. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 2.6
Miscellaneous programs from concerts,

Physical Description: Programs for several concerts including: "Un Ballo in Maschera" at Metropolitan Opera House, Haydn String Quartet, Violin and Piano by Alma Borneman and Robert Middleton, and Hans Von Schiller piano recital from 1891. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 2.7
Pittsburgh Plate Products Catalog, January 1941, 1941

Physical Description: Pittsburg Plate Products catalog and magazine with articles on painting. January/February 1941. Cover includes a large battleship color photograph. 8.5 x 11 inches



Folder 2.8
The Connoisseur and Society Journal, 1905, 1905

Physical Description: Full "The Connoisseur and Society Journal" from July 22, 1905. No mention of Armbruster Studio. 9 x 14 inches



Folder 2.9
Columbus Männerchor materials, 1930

Physical Description: Columbus Männerchor materials including: financial information, receipts, lists, and a "Constitution and By-Laws of the Columbus Männerchor" booklet. 1930-1940. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 2.10
Columbus Männerchor donation lists, 1939

Physical Description: Typed donation lists for Columbus Männerchor concerts from 1939. 8.5 x 11 inches



Folder 2.11
Columbus Männerchor 125th Anniversary souvenir program, 1973

Physical Description: Columbus Männerchor 125th Anniversary souvenir program, "A Return to Yesteryear." In English and German. October 1973 9 x 11.5 inches



Folder 2.12
Miscellaneous correspondence,

Physical Description: Miscellaneous correspondence of M. Armbruster and Sons. Envelopes dated 1926, 1938, and 1946. Includes long handwritten letter in German. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 2.13
Supply catalogs and programs for Masonic Temples,

Physical Description: M.C. Lilley Masonic supply catalogs No. 223 and No. 257. Also includes Masonic presentation and reunion programs from 1939-1940. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 2.14
Photographs of Sea/Water Armbruster sets,

Physical Description: 12 black and white photographs of actual Armbruster sea/water set drops. Mounted on cardboard and covered with protective coating. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 2.15
Photographs of garden Armbruster sets,

Physical Description: 11 black and white photographs of actual Armbruster garden set drops. Mounted on cardboard and covered with protective coating. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 2.16
Photographs of architectural structure Armbruster sets,

Physical Description: 12 black and white photographs of actual Armbruster architectural structure set drops. Mounted on cardboard and covered with protective coating. 11 x 8.5 inches



Folder 2.17
Maxfield Parrish Electronic Co. calendar prints, 1927

Physical Description: 3 prints by Maxfield Parrish from a 1927 Correll Electric Co. calendar. Prints are of solitary young women posing on steps at night. 8.5 x 14 inches



Folder 2.18
Photographs of OSU collection of large drops,

Physical Description: 53 overexposed color photographs of large Armbruster sets in the OSU Theatre collection. Includes buildings, gates, and houses. 6 x 4 inches



Folder 2.19
Laurel and Hardy clippings,

Physical Description: Newspaper clippings of photographs and small advertisements for Laurel and Hardy. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 2.20
Keystone Cops clippings and photographs,

Physical Description: Photographs, magazine clippings, and notes for Keystone Cops. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 2.21
King of Kings clippings,

Physical Description: Clippings and advertisements for King of Kings. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 2.22
R.L. Groush and Sons scenic drop catalog pages,

Physical Description: Catalog pages for exterior set drops by R.L. Groush and Sons with listing and dimensions on the last page. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 2.23
Photographs of Columbus, Ohio home,

Physical Description: Photographs of Columbus, Ohio home from multiple angles. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 2.24
Clintonville Historical Society Armbruster materials,

Physical Description: Articles and materials on Armbruster from the Clintonville Historical Society. Includes Mathias Armbruster biography by Leeann Faust. 0 x 0 inches




Armbruster financial records

Folder 3.1
Bank Statements 1927, 1927

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1927 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.2
Bank Statements 1930, 1930

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1930 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.3
Bank Statements 1935, 1935

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1935. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.4
Bank Statements 1936, 1936

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1936. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.5
Bank Statements 1937, 1937

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1937. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.6
Bank Statements 1938, 1938

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1938. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.7
Bank Statements 1939, 1939

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1939. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.8
Bank Statements 1940, 1940

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1940. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.9
Bank Statements 1941, 1941

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1941. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.10
Bank Statements 1942, 1942

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1942 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.11
Bank Statements 1943, 1943

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1943 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.12
Bank Statements 1944, 1944

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1944 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.13
Bank Statements 1945, 1945

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1945 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.14
Bank Statements 1946, 1946

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1946 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.15
Bank Statements 1947, 1947

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1947 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.16
Bank Statements 1948, 1948

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1948 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.17
Bank Statements 1949, 1949

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1949 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.18
Bank Statements 1950, 1950

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1950 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.19
Bank Statements 1951, 1951

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1951 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.20
Bank Statements 1952, 1952

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1952 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.21
Bank Statements 1953, 1953

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1953 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.22
Bank Statements 1954, 1954

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1954 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.23
Bank Statements 1955, 1955

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1955 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.24
Bank Statements 1956, 1956

Physical Description: Checks and banking statements from 1956 for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.25
Loan repayment books 1935-46, 1930

Physical Description: Loan repayment books for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 1935-1946. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.26
Tax Receipts,

Physical Description: Tax forms and receipts for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio. 1938-1950. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.27
Bank Statements 1935, 1935

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1935. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.28
Bank Statements 1936, 1936

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1936. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.29
Bank Statements 1937, 1937

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1937. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.30
Bank Statements 1938, 1938

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1938. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.31
Bank Statements 1939, 1939

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1939. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.32
Bank Statements 1940, 1940

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1940. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.33
Bank Statements 1941, 1941

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1941. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.34
Bank Statements 1942, 1942

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1942. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.35
Bank Statements 1943, 1943

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1943. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.36
Bank Statements 1944, 1944

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1944. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.37
Bank Statements 1945, 1945

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1945. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.38
Bank Statements 1946, 1946

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1946. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.39
Bank Statements 1947, 1947

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1947. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.40
Bank Statements 1948, 1948

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1948. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.41
Bank Statements 1949, 1949

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1949. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.42
Bank Statements 1951, 1951

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1951. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.43
Bank Statements 1952, 1952

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1952. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.44
Bank Statements 1954, 1954

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1954. 0 x 0 inches



Folder 3.45
Bank Statements 1955, 1955

Physical Description: Banking statements for M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio from 1955. 0 x 0 inches




Source material design books

Folder 4.1
Dekorativ Vorbilder Band17 design book, 1906

Physical Description: Green design book with illustrations and designs for "illustrators, painters, graphic artists, decorators, sculptors, and architects." In German. "Eine Sammlung von figürlichen darstellungen, kunstgewerblichen verzlerungen, plastischen ornamenten, dekorativen tier- und pflanzen-typen, allegorieen, heraldischen motiven, trophäen etc." "A collection of figural representations, crafts verzlerungen, plastic ornaments, decorative animal and plant types, allegories, heraldic motifs trophies, etc." 0 x 0 inches



Folder 4.2
Ornamentik der Gegenwart design book, 1907

Physical Description: Light brown design book with art nouveau illustrations. Series VI. In German. 1907. Published by Christian Stoll. 18.5 x 11.5 inches




Large Armbruster set designs

Folder E9.1
Design of interior formal style scene wall with drapery, 1927

Physical Description: Scene wall that includes 3 large openings with red drapery, 2 windows with blue drapery, and a green panel over main door. Upper class/royal setting made for Plattsburg O. School Senior Class, March 1927. Extensive measurements and notes on back. 1 piece. 18 x 10 inches



Folder E9.2
Designs of stairway with statue cut drop and 2 border pieces, 1905

Physical Description: Three piece Baroque style set: a - Ballroom(?) set, stairway with gilded statues, 7 arches, red drapery, and palm trees. b - Border with three curtained arches, labeled "first part-border 3" by Al G. Fields. c - Border of large curtained arch with chandelier, labeled "2d border" 18 x 12 inches



Folder E9.3
Design of false proscenium with theatre boxes,

Physical Description: False proscenium with large arch and four smaller openings, mostly brown tones and intricate openwork on arch. Interior. 18th Century style. 23.75 x 13 inches



Folder E9.4
Design of interior columns and drapery leg drop,

Physical Description: Large draped opening with 2 carved columns and lamp hanging down from center labeled: "22x38" 19 x 11 inches



Folder E9.5
Design of classical style false proscenium leg drop,

Physical Description: Multicolored proscenium arch with garlanded top and 2 surrounding columns. Labeled "Act 2." Classical style with simple lines. 20 x 12 inches



Folder E9.6
Design of prison interior drop,

Physical Description: Pencil rendition of stone prison with vaulted ceilings, narrow windows, lamp from ceiling, and wooden door in background. Deep, narrow perspective. 14 x 9.5 inches



Folder E9.7
Design of stone wall room interior cut drop,

Physical Description: Scene wall of double stone arch and 2 tapestries with battle scenes suggested on far left and right of wall. Includes 3 sets of armament with 1 on each side of the double arch and 1 above it. Armament above arch emblazoned with bird, labeled "raven". Multiple watercolor stains. 18 x 11.75 inches



Folder E9.8
Rendering of interior room with fireplace,

Physical Description: Scenic rendering interior drawing room, which includes 9 wall panels decorated with nouveau stencils in cream and yellow colors. Gilt chair and table, gilt and red "loveseat", red carpet and small green tiled fire place. Also includes 2 penciled-in lamps on mantelpiece and a globed chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Art nouveau style. 22 x 14 inches



Folder E9.9
Design of Parisian cafe interior drop,

Physical Description: Drop of café with very deep perspective and classical architecture. Long, columned room with balcony surrounding the room. Includes a paneled ceiling with 3 chandeliers, doors at immediate left and right, and also at the end of room. Colors are primarily purple, yellow and green and the floor is in pencil. Labeled "Act 2 Parisian café" on back. 17 x 10.5 inches



Folder E9.10
Design of church interior drop, 1907

Physical Description: Double-length rendering of church with stone walls, one main archway, 2 red doors, barred window arches with intricate ironwork, a painting of Jesus at far left, and a candle-stand at far right. Roman style architecture. Labeled "Durand 11 pieces - shipped Feb. 07." Roman style architecture. 32.25 x 12 inches



Folder E9.11
Design of conservatory with lattice cut drop,

Physical Description: Multicolored conservatory in browns with lush green, blue, and pink foliage. Includes Intricate openwork and extensive measurements and notes on the back from Homer Milar(?) 32.75 x 10.5 inches



Folder E9.12
Design of 3 piece hallway interior drop,

Physical Description: a - Corner fragment of wall paneling with tape on back. b - Wall panel with ornate wall coverings in red and green. Includes a paneled and carved door and the lower and upper wall. c - Large, ornate wall with multiple carved arches. Includes a large, mirrored chest of drawers right of center, much gilt work, and a red and green wall covering. 36.5 x 10.25 inches



Folder E9.13
Rough model of hunting lodge interior,

Physical Description: Model of Tudor style hunting lodge in disrepair. Includes wooden structure with plaster walls, picture of Henry VIII and ship. Also includes deer skull hanging from center loft and 4 diamond-paned windows above center and 3 square-paned windows below. Extensive measurements on back and labeled "III Act." 28.25 x 8 inches



Folder E9.14
Design of hunting lodge interior cut drop,

Physical Description: Cut drop of Tudor half-timbered hunting lodge with large arched opening at center, 3 other doors, wood paneling on lower walls, and a fireplace. Includes 2 deer heads on walls, decorations, a grandfather clock, miscellaneous jars and pictures. 28.5 x 8.5 inches



Folder E9.15
Design of Baroque style arch interior drop,

Physical Description: Large drop in sepia tones featuring one centered arch flanked by 2 smaller arches. Baroque style with extensive paneling and decoration. Labeled "Act 2 Scene 2." 18.25 x 12.75 inches



Folder E9.16
Design of interior archway with paintings cut drop,

Physical Description: Brightly colored cut drop with intricately decorated center portal. Includes 3 other arches, Caryatid-like columns, classical scenes on upper wall panel, and 2 large paintings. 1 painting at far left (nude) and 1 at far right (Toulosse-Lautrec dancer). French Baroque-Rococo style salon. 40 x 11.75 inches



Folder E9.17
Maquette of 18th Century interior wall,

Physical Description: Maquette in 4 pieces: a - wall fragment: one column at right, mirror at left with paneling and gilt. Labeled "13 Set R" b - arch fragment: pastel colors, gilt and baroque decoration. c - paneled wall in pastels, with double doors and columns. d - paneled wall with archway, columns, and Baroque decoration, labeled "Alcove 10" 28 x 9 inches



Folder E9.18abc
Designs of 3 piece set of classical style interior drops,

Physical Description: 3 piece set. a. Large ceiling/background panel with carved columns, mirror with pediment and primarily in reds and yellows. b. Large wall panel with classical relief on upper wall, two Corinthian columns, and a large opening at center. c. Similar panel to b but less ornate and with measurements on reverse side. 18 x 12.5 inches



Folder E9.19ab
Designs of Kitchen/Tavern interior drops,

Physical Description: 2 piece set. a. Drop of Kitchen with wooden floors, vaulted ceiling, one open window, one door, and a large cupboard. There are notes on front and notes and measurements on back. According to notes, takes place in Kentucky. b. Drop labeled "kitchen or tavern big drops." Drop has large opening at center, wooden construction, and auction sale sign. 17 x 10 inches



Folder E9.20abc
Design of 3 piece detailed hallway interior drop,

Physical Description: 3 piece set. a. Highly detailed wall panel with wood paneling on double door and half of wall, green upper walls, and red curtains. Includes intricate carving/decoration. Labeled "Chillicothe selection… Th. A Jude Garde." b. Wall panel with stain glass windows, baroque decoration, green walls, and red curtains. c. Wall with curtained opening, columns, and intricately carved half rose window. 11.75 x 11.5 inches



Folder E9.21
Design of wood wall with netting cut drop,

Physical Description: Cut drop of dark green walls with two windows backed with netting and 2 doors. Queen Anne/Tudor style architecture with dark woodwork. 28.5 x 19 inches



Folder E9.22
Design of box decoration detail with cherubs,

Physical Description: Highly detailed interior that is labeled "suggestion for box decoration." Includes pictures of cherubs, rococo embellishment, green panels with pastel decoration, and some small sketching on back. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.23
Design of box relief panel detail,

Physical Description: Wall or ceiling panel that is partially colored in blue, mauve, and dark green. Numerous relief carvings. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.24
Rendering of gothic cathedral design,

Physical Description: Brightly colored gothic cathedral with dark wood and red, blue, green, and purple windows. Includes intricate arches and paneling. Labeled "Otto Armbruster, scenic artist." Some sketching appears on reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.25
Rendering of conservatory design,

Physical Description: Double sided design. One side includes "conservatory" with deep perspective, many vines, plants, and arches with open ironwork tile floor. Reverse side includes "landscape" with large hill in background, scattered trees and bushes. Signed "A.A." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.26
Design of fireplace and wall cut drop,

Physical Description: 4 piece set. First piece is a fireplace piece with tape on back and shaded gray. Second piece is a column fragment. Third piece is an arch fragment with ornate green and red paneling and woodwork. Fourth piece is a large wall panel with green and red paneling, gilt, paintings on walls and three archways. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.27
Rendering of grey wall design,

Physical Description: Partially colored walls in grey with ornate orange and yellow flowering designs. Includes green pillars and an eagle over center door opening. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.28
Design of church interior drop,

Physical Description: Ink and watercolor rendering with deep symmetrical perspective, early gothic architecture, two rose windows, and several columns. Labeled "M. Armbruster, Columbus, O." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.29
Design of 19th century interior wall cut drop,

Physical Description: Early 19th century interior with one central doorway and smaller doors at left and right. Includes carved woodwork, red wallpaper, and 2 paintings on wall. Labeled "for Ross Lewis" and has notes and measurements on front and back. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.30
Design of checkered pattern detail,

Physical Description: Black and white checkered pattern for possible ballroom floor. Large star pattern marked in center with purple pencil. Includes various notes and markings on front. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.31
Design of palm tree and gas lamp leg drop,

Physical Description: Leg drop that includes opening framed with ironwork. Gas lamps and potted palms are located at left and right. Labeled "Tri Lines" and includes other notes and measurements on front and back. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.32
Design for The Merry Widow of balcony cut drop,

Physical Description: Balcony with 3 columned arches and marbled lower walls. Includes three murals of 17th century people drinking, framed in grape leaves. Also includes green walls topped with red decorated border. Labeled "Act III Maxim's" from The Merry Widow. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.33
Design of classroom interior cut drop,

Physical Description: 19th to early 20th century classroom with red walls, wood paneling, doors, and bookshelves lining walls. Includes globe and map labeled "N. America" and written measurements. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.34
Design of school room interior cut drop,

Physical Description: Large wall fragment with door and window openings, a clock on the wall, a blackboard, and wood paneling on lower wall. Labeled "Rex Shea" and "Please Return to M. Armbruster and Son- 249 S. Fron.- Columbus-" Includes various other notes and measurements on front and back side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.35
Rendering of formal room design,

Physical Description: Partially colored pencil sketch of 19th century formal room. Includes sofa and chair against wall, a large bay window, a curtained doorway on left, a doorway at right, and portraits on the wall. Sketch of bay window is on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.36
Design of dug out interior cut drop,

Physical Description: Charcoal sketch of rough wood dugout with 3 openings. Includes M. Armbruster Scenic Studio label on back and is labeled "Dug out interior." There are extensive notes and measurements on the front and back sides. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.37
Design of 18th century interior flats,

Physical Description: Pink wall panels with lower and upper borders of gilt and large mirrors on each panel in ornate gilt frames with pink garlands at bottom. Includes second piece that is the same, but larger, and includes a door at far right topped by elaborate gilt and a green garlanded panel. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.38ab
Design of 2 artists' apartment drops,

Physical Description: 2 piece set. a. Drop of artist's apartment with exterior of yellow plaster and woodwork and large opening to interior. Includes red curtain with purple walls, a sink, a shelf, an easel, and a slanting ceiling. Notes on front. b. Drop of artist's apartment interior. Includes three doors at center, left, and right, a fireplace at the left, many paintings covering the walls, and a curtained opening into sun room. Extensive notes on front. Labeled "Richard Bulke." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.39
Design of large bedroom interior drop,

Physical Description: Large bedroom with bed at center and a dressing table with mirror at right. Includes blue and white striped wallpaper and a border of green and pink at the top. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.40
Design of gothic chamber cut drop,

Physical Description: Wall with a large ornately carved wooden door and a smaller door opening at right. Includes wood paneling on wall and dark green upper walls with border of rust and carved wood. Labeled "Gothic Chamber" on reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.41
Design of long green wall interior drop,

Physical Description: Long wall with blue striped wallpaper and a dark green lower border, a flowery upper border, and a doorway left center. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.42
Design of 2-sided tan wall interior drop,

Physical Description: Long, narrow 2-sided panel with multipaned window. Includes brick pattern piece pinned to note "mail to Hank White" and a platform piece labeled "parallel and platform" in purple with green squares. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.43
Design of 3-piece grey wall "design c" interior drop,

Physical Description: Part of 3 piece set. First piece has gray walls with double doors at center and two doors on left. Labeled "Design C." Second piece is a square piece of gray matting covered with chalk and labeled "light." Includes M. Armbruster label on reverse side. Third piece is a square piece of gray matting labeled "backing," with various notes and measurements. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E9.44
Design of tan wall "design d" interior drop,

Physical Description: Drop done in art nouveau style in 3 panels. Each panel has a door, gray walls with a green upper border, and elaborate nouveau lamps above each door. Also includes wooden base boards. Labeled "Design D." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.45abc
Rough model of 19th Century columns and walls,

Physical Description: 3-piece model set. a. First piece is a long wall with a bay window on the left, double doors at left center, a picture labeled "portrait of Alice," 2 smaller portraits, and a single door. The walls are elaborately pillared, flowered and decorated at the upper border. b. The second piece is a pillared and arched entrance hall with numerous carving and woodwork, two small archways, and two large archways with stairway. c. Third piece is a large wall, possibly for a ballroom, with four pillars, ornate paneled walls, murals on upper ceiling, and 3 double doors with arched carvings above. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.46
Design of American patriotic leg drop,

Physical Description: A large archway curtained with the U.S. flag and held up with an eagle. Ionic columns go up to ceiling border at left and right. Includes some measurements. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.47
Partial design of grand staircase interior drop,

Physical Description: Partially drawn and painted grand staircase in classical style. The hallways lead to the lower and upper right and there is a classical charioteer mural at top of stairs. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.48abcd
Set of designs of 1920s style border, tormentor, and drop,

Physical Description: 4-piece set. a. First piece is a brightly colored wall with two glass paned double doors and painted woodwork above them. Includes yellow and black walls with an upper border of flowers. b. Second piece is a purple border that has a scalloped edge at the center and is decorated with garlands and fruit. Labeled "grand drapery border," and includes other notes. c. The third piece is a set piece labeled "Tormentor and Flipper." Includes tan walls and floral painting. d. The final piece is a tan drapery border with floral painting, 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.49
Design of blue wall interior drop for Masonic Temple, 1923

Physical Description: Long wall piece with two doors at the far right. Includes blue wallpaper, white baseboards, and a light blue border at top. Piece is labeled "made for M. temple," and dated November 1923. Includes extensive notes on reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.50
Design of large hall with moose heads interior drop,

Physical Description: Large room with four big windows on upper story that are backed with yellow tissue. Includes moose heads at the right, left, and lower center. The lower room has a double arched entrance revealing rows of tables and shelves at far right. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.51
Design for Seymour's Happy Family, columns and arches interior drop,

Physical Description: Two-tiered series of arches that are elaborately columned with gilt and carvings. Includes winged figures at the top of each column. Labeled "Seymour's Happy Family," and includes some measurements. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.52
Design of hall and arched window interior drop,

Physical Description: Sketch of wall with door at the left. Includes four floor to ceiling arched windows with intricately carved woodwork. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.53
Design of pink and blue columns with an arch interior drop,

Physical Description: A large archway that is flanked by columned portals. Includes vague lines and pink and blue coloring. Piece is Labeled "Act 3." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.54
Design of palace entrance interior drop,

Physical Description: A large palace entrance hall with a wide staircase at the center leading up to several arched windows and doors. Includes a side staircase with balcony above it at the far right and three columned arches at the left. Piece is in yellow, blue, and sepia tones. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.55
Design of McCormick's Vaudeville Agency office interior drop,

Physical Description: A large agency interior with yellow walls, vaulted ceiling, and pictures over the doorway. Includes window at the left with the text "Vaudeville agency." Bookcases line the right wall and the doorway is at the center. Piece labeled "McCormick's Agency" and includes various notes. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.56
Design of false proscenium with blue drapes,

Physical Description: A large false proscenium arch with peacock blue drapes and gold fringe at top. Columns are at the left and right. There are pedestals with potted palms beside the columns and red curtains behind the columns. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.57
Design of hotel lobby interior drop with note,

Physical Description: A large upscale hotel lobby with curtained doorways at left and right shown from a deep perspective. Includes a Manicure Parlor door at the left, an elevator to the right, and a cash register and lobby sitting room at the back. There is a long note from A. Armbruster to Joe Lane on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.58
Design of fisherman's hut interior drop,

Physical Description: A wide sketch of a fisherman's cottage. Includes a door at the far left, a chiming clock, a stairway left of center, a fireplace at center, some cupboards and a window. Possible design for Riders to the Sea. Also includes fish and nets hanging from the ceiling, half-timber walls, a model ship on the right wall, and oars leaning against the staircase. Piece is labeled "Act II Sc. II." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.59
Design of green wall with door interior set piece,

Physical Description: Bright green wall fragment with white base boards, a white paneled door, and a white upper border carved with medallions. Piece is labeled "Fall of Scene." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.60
Detail of classical mural in semi-circle,

Physical Description: A classical mural set in a semi-circle and bordered with gilt garlands. Includes a light green wall border below the mural with garlands and plaques. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.61
Sketch of large interior room with bay window,

Physical Description: A large room with bay window at the left, a door at the center, and stairs to the right. Design includes paneled walls and extensive notes on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.62
Design of two-sided grand staircase interior drop,

Physical Description: Two grand staircases leading up to the same balcony. The balcony is multi-arched and the stairs are carpeted in red tones with elaborate railings. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.63
Design of green drapery interior cut drop with gauze cross design,

Physical Description: Elaborately fringed bright green drapery that hangs over a heavily fringed light pink curtain. An opening in the pink curtain reveals gauze with a cross design painted on. Includes some markings on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.64ab
Design of classical style archway interior cut drop,

Physical Description: 2 piece cut drop. a. First piece is a section of arch and one full archway in classical style. Includes drapery arches and potted palms on the floor. b. Second piece is the other half of the drop. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.65
Design of peacock tail archway interior cut drop,

Physical Description: Cut drop of wall with elaborate peacock tail design archway. Includes fringe at the bottom and flower motifs. Labeled "backing" and "Godlove"(?). 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.66
Design of interior neoclassical wall flats with Cupid frieze,

Physical Description: Neoclassical wall flats with large opening flanked by small door at the left and right. Includes elaborate murals on upper wall and ornate wall coverings and paneling. Ionic columns and Greek urns frame the large opening. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.67
Perspective study of arches and columns,

Physical Description: Double sided perspective study with arches and columns. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.68
Design of yellow neoclassical grand staircase drop,

Physical Description: Drop of a large neoclassical room with grand staircase at center. Includes a large globed chandelier, doors at the left and right, entrances to lower staircase, and a balcony at top left and right. Piece done predominantly in yellows and reds. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.69
Baton layout plan for Hades with nude female on reverse side,

Physical Description: Baton layout plan for "Hades" with extensive notes. On reverse side, there is a print of a female nude framed and bordered in brown tones. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.70
Rough model for Shriner Show of storefront interior, 1927

Physical Description: Rough three panel model of interior of store front. Includes three large windows and a double door. There are extensive notes and the piece is labeled "made for Shriner Show Nov. 1927" 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.71
Design of marble column interior leg drop,

Physical Description: Leg drop of large central opening flanked by marble columns. A mural is suggested on the ceiling and an arched niche is present on the right wall. There is also an arched opening to left. The piece is labeled "Act 2," and on the back of the central opening there is a note stating, "white sheet to hang back of this." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.72abcd
Design of 19th century green and red interior wall flats in 4 pieces,

Physical Description: 19th century style 4 piece set. a. First piece is a green and red wall fragment with a lit fireplace and mirror above mantel. b. Second piece is a fragment with doorway and portraits hanging above. c. Third piece is the same as the second piece. d. Last piece is the largest panel, and includes a stained glass window and a forest mural at top of all panels. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.73
Design of conservatory interior cut drop with foliage,

Physical Description: Cut drop of framed opening flanked by arched conservatory walls with various foliage and grillwork at the bottom. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.74
Design of conservatory glass ceiling panel,

Physical Description: Glass ceiling panel covered in vines. Includes some measurements and sketches on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.75
Simple model of 19th century style study interior,

Physical Description: 6 panel model of possible living room or study in 19th century style. Includes a large bookcase next to the door, a window at far right, and miscellaneous portraits and flags on wall. Labeled "Act 2." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.76
Simple model of room with fireplace interior,

Physical Description: Model of room with green woodwork and brown walls. There are two doorways, a large window curtained in red, and a fireplace with a large panel above it. Includes some notes and measurements. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.77
Design of Baroque wall flats,

Physical Description: Baroque wall flats with a red-curtained archway to the right. Includes elaborate stained-glass window at the left, Renaissance murals on the wall, and small arches at the top. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E10.78
Sketch of Arabic interior set design,

Physical Description: An Arabian interior set with arched and curtained doorways. Includes elaborately decorated arches and a large chandelier hanging from the center ceiling. Sketch of ancient Greek/Roman woman fishing is on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.79
Design of grand staircase interior cut drop with caryatid columns,

Physical Description: Cut drop of double grand staircase with caryatid columns, lower and upper railings, and arches supporting stairs. Labeled "act I cut drop." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.80
Design of grand staircase interior drop with vaulted ceilings,

Physical Description: Drop of grand staircase in deep perspective with an arched and vaulted ceiling. Includes multiple chandeliers and a crowd of people standing on the upper balcony. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.81abcde
Designs of Gothic chamber interior drops with armaments,

Physical Description: 5 piece set. a. A wall fragment with armaments suggested. b. A panel of a Gothic chamber; vaulted ceiling, and armaments statuary. c. A large double archway with statue at right and armaments above. d. A large Roman arch with ornate battlement. e. The largest arch. It is crowned with battlement. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.82
Design for Reed St. John Co. of brown striped room interior drop,

Physical Description: 18th or 19th century style room with brown striped wall paper. Displays neoclassical lines on door and includes French windows and a fireplace. Piece is labeled "Reed St. John Co." with extensive notes. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.83
Design of tan hospital interior leg drop,

Physical Description: Simple leg drop with doors at the left and right. Piece is labeled "hospital leg No. 2- leg No 1. No sketch this will be similar" and includes some measurements. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.84abc
Designs of green wall interior drop with white doors,

Physical Description: 3 pieces. a. Scrap paper with note about doors. b. A light green wall panel with a green brick fireplace. c. Stark green wall panels with three doors in white. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.85
Detail of basement lobby ceiling for Ohio National Bank,

Physical Description: Detail of rectangular panels decorated with leaf patterns and other designs. Piece is labeled "detail suggestion for ceiling in basement lobby. Ohio Nat. bank." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.86
Design of arch border with garlands,

Physical Description: A predominately green triple arched border opening into a vaulted ceiling with garlands hung from sides. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.87abc
Details of wall or ceiling pieces with floral design,

Physical Description: 3 pieces. a. A wall or ceiling panel in ink and pencil. Includes marble and wood panels and ornate flowering designs at center and corners. b. A similar piece to the first one but with grape leaf motif at borders and it is partially colored. c. Fragment of possible support piece. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.88
Simple model of armament and shield interior room with ionic columns,

Physical Description: Model room in possibly 18th century style. Includes ionic columns, a stained glass window, a fireplace, and an armament and shield motif on upper wall. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.89
Sketch of interior draped doorway,

Physical Description: Ornate elaborately draped doorway with pull cords to left of center. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.90
Sketch of Arabic style interior room with piano,

Physical Description: Arab influenced architecture room with curtained arches, a piano and a stool in the corner. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.91
Detail of green and blue interior wall with floral design,

Physical Description: Wall or ceiling detail with green at right and blue at left. Includes rows of various flowering design. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.92
Detail of interior octagon patterned ceiling,

Physical Description: Intricately decorated octagon paneled ceiling with leaf and flower designs. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.93
Detail of eastern style interior wall panel,

Physical Description: Wall piece in eastern style. Includes green walls with vine and flower design, two large windows at center, a round window above, and a series of six small arched windows at the bottom. Some sketching is on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.94
Detail of blue interior wall or ceiling panel,

Physical Description: Wall or ceiling panel on canvas with blue panels decorated in gold and red. Includes a rust border. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.95
Design of brown and gold interior wall drop,

Physical Description: Long wall panel in baroque style with gothic touches done in brown and gold. Includes ornate carved wood border at top, arched windows, square doorways, and two large mirrors at center. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.96
Simple rendering of cabin interior,

Physical Description: Loose sketch of cabin with a slanted roof. Includes door at the left, a fireplace at the center, window at right. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.97
Sketch of perspective study for church interior,

Physical Description: Perspective study of church with vaulted ceiling. Includes tiled floor, arched stained glass, and window at end of room. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.98
Sketch of gothic stained glass window interior drop, 1945

Physical Description: Pencil sketch of gothic stained glass window in a Roman arch. Design includes Paul on the left and Jesus on the right. Labeled "church window No-SP2A" with extensive measurements and notes. May 1945. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.99
Design of purple and brown wall panel cut drop with windows,

Physical Description: Brown wooden walls with purple and red border at the top. Includes three large windows at upper center, left, and right. The left and right windows are curtained in red. Also includes originally gauze-backed doors below the left and right windows. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.100
Partial design of stone wall and fireplace leg drop,

Physical Description: Partial drop depicting stone walls, a fireplace, and a partial arched doorway. Piece done In Roman style. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.101
Design for Dollmaker's Dream of workshop drop,

Physical Description: Drop of dollmaker's workroom for Dollmaker's Dream. Includes brown walls with timbered ceilings, a fireplace, cabinets of dolls, thick paned windows, and a work room with shelves. Extensive notes are on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.102
Design for Coburn's Minstrels of orchestra platform,

Physical Description: Floor plan with extensive notes and measurements. Includes an orchestra platform, a semicircle of chairs, and a water ripple. Labeled on back "Coburn 1924-25" 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.103
Design for Uncle Tom's Cabin of boulder and foliage cut drop,

Physical Description: Drop framed by trees in fall foliage with large boulders at the front and mountains in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.104
Design for Uncle Tom's Cabin of log cabin in woods exterior drop,

Physical Description: Rough rendering of log cabin in swampy woods. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.105
Sketch for Frederick the Great of bridge with bedchamber on reverse side,

Physical Description: Sketch of bridge and town for Fredrick the Great. On the reverse side is possibly Juliet's bedchamber interior from Romeo and Juliet. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.106
Sketch for Merchant of Venice of senate chamber, 1898

Physical Description: Two sided study of archways with columns topped by lion-heads and wood carving. Folder labeled "Merchant of Venice- "senate chamber" -H.T. ML 1898" 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.107ab
Design for Merchant of Venice of open terrace drop and set house,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Drop of Portia's Act I Scene 2. Drop of large open terrace with arched walls and high ceiling with a view out into garden. b. Set house in pencil with balcony, tiled roof, and thick wooden door. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.108
Design of loggia cut drop in 2 pieces,

Physical Description: Possible Merchant of Venice drop. Loggia wall with intricately cut arches, a flower motif border, and assorted foliage. Split into 2 pieces. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.109abcde
Design for Hi Henry minstrels, yellow and orange wall segments, 1900

Physical Description: 5 piece set. a. A wall segment with arched window in yellow and orange colors with a Venetian design. b. A wall segment with a balanced column and green, orange, and red decorations. c. Same as a and b, attached. d. A larger wall segment with a large arched window. e. A wall with an archway at the center with small arches on either side revealing the stairways. Labeled "Made for Hi Henry this is in rear shed" 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.110
Design for Merchant of Venice of interior wall flats,

Physical Description: A wall fragment with a large archway at right and two small windows at the center. Includes ornately decorated walls with griffin and flower motifs. The archway has elaborately cut work design. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.111
Design of formal garden with Neptune fountain exterior drop,

Physical Description: Paved garden in mountainous desert region. Statue of Apollo among shrubbery at stage right, an arch over path with statue on column at stage left, and a round two-tier fountain with Neptune and a sea horse chariot at center. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.112ab
Designs for Uncle Tom's Cabin of angels at Heaven's gate cut drops,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Cut drop for Uncle Tom's Cabin of Angels at Heaven's gate. The circular opening is framed by Angels holding garlands and labeled "to be covered with gauze." Includes some additional notes and measurements. b. Cut drop of golden gates framed by clouds and kneeling angels. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.113
Sketch for The Merry Widow of interior columns and drapes,

Physical Description: Partial sketch of interior with elaborate columns, drapes, and urns. Piece is labeled "Fancy Interior-Merry Widow." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.114abc
Designs for Radio of brown room drop, cut drop, and leg drop,

Physical Description: 3 piece set. a. Piece labeled "Radio-leg." A room in neoclassical style with portrait and painting on the walls. b. Piece labeled "Radio Drop." A neoclassical room with fireplace at the center that is topped by three clocks and an elaborate cutwork window. Includes doors at the left and right, miscellaneous pictures, a large bookcase, and a green and white wall border. c. Piece labeled "Radio Backing." A plain blue wall with a red curtained arch at the center. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.115
Design for King John of stone hallway interior drop,

Physical Description: A medieval set with stone walls topped by battlements. Includes green tapestries on the walls and deeply set windows. Tyler and Maclean. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.116abcd
Designs for King John of palace drop, leg drop, and two cut drops,

Physical Description: 4 pieces. a. A drop with two large stone portals and a wood ceiling with armaments suggested. b. A leg drop with a wooden beamed ceiling and stone columns. Includes an armament and a deer head on the right side. c. A drop with stone walls at an angled perspective. Includes armaments at the left and right and a draped opening. d. A drop of a large room with a vaulted ceiling, curtained doors, and a view into another chamber. Labeled "palace." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.117abcd
Design of rose colored wall panels with tapestry,

Physical Description: 4 pieces, possibly for King John. a. A rose wall panel with tapestry above a steel fortified door. b. Similar to a, but with an armament at the top and no door and a different tapestry. c. A wall panel with wood baseboards, a large portrait over tapestry, rose borders, and an armament. d. A room with rose colored walls and brown woodwork. Includes a curtained door, a hanging lamp, and a fireplace. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.118abc
Designs for Frederick the Great of interior arched and columned wall flats,

Physical Description: 3 piece set. a. A wall with a large arched window backed by netting. Includes a red and gold upper border and a view into a possible ballroom. b. A wall with an ornate, curtained and arched entrance with a smaller door to the right. Includes medieval murals on the walls. c. Mustard colored walls with medieval murals. There is a heavy wooden door at center with ionic pediments. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.119abc
Designs for Martha of overhanging tree cut drops,

Physical Description: 3 pieces. a. A leg drop of trees overhanging circus tents at the left and right. Labeled: "Martha H.7.1 scene 2. Leg drop No. 2 netted" b. Similar leg drop with slightly different tents. c. A drop of trees overhanging with flags in trees and larger tents. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.120abc
Designs for Cupid at Vassar of driveway and interior room maquettes,

Physical Description: 3 pieces a. Piece labeled "Act 4 Cupid 3d leg." Tall evergreen trees at left and right sides and blue sky at top. Part 1 of 2. b. Piece labeled "backing Act 4 Cupid at Vassar." Landscape of circular drive leading to University building. Includes trees at left and blue sky. Part 2 of 2. c. Interior room model with flowered wallpaper labeled "Cupid at Vassar Act 1 scale ½ to foot M. Armbruster and Sons" 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.121ab
Designs of log cabin interior leg drop and back drop,

Physical Description: 2 pieces labeled Quartette. a. Leg drop of white barn. Includes a shelf with a jug on it, a gun leaning beside, and a hat and shirt hanging at the right. b. Cabin interior with rough wood walls and a large fireplace at center. Includes a note to paint snow on window mulleins, as well as other notes and measurements. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E11.122ab
Designs for The Barber of Seville of barbershop and street scene drops,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. A street scene with arched opening onto steps. Buildings include awninged doors and there is a starry sky. Includes extensive notes on the reverse side. b. Barber shop interior with a large arched window, beamed ceilings, and heavy wood doors. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.123
Design of campsite landscape exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Campsite drop includes trees, a cabin, an oxcart, covered wagons, kettles, and hanging furs. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.124
Design of single house exterior set piece,

Physical Description: A single house exterior with two doors labeled "brown" and "Williams." Includes two double windows on the second floor and dimension markings. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.125
Sketch of stairway to castle cut drop,

Physical Description: Pencil drawing of ionic-columned portico with stairs and a balustrade with a planter. A castle is in the background. Back is stamped "property of Otto H. Armbruster Broadway Theatre N.Y." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.126
Design of teepee and trees exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: Leg drop of overarching trees with a teepee on stage right panel and a tent on stage the left. Includes notes on front. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.127
Sketch of courtyard exterior,

Physical Description: Pencil sketch of trees over arched portico with ornate balcony at stage left. Includes two sets of steps in the center. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.128
Print of town square with simple fountain,

Physical Description: Colored print pasted to paper backing. Italian style town square with center fountain topped by a crusader figure. Town houses are to the right and left. Vista of city in the background. Possibly a highlighted print. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.129
Design of courtyard exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Overarching trees over courtyard. Stairs are leading to two story structure with an arch door and five arch windows. Includes a balcony with a balustrade at stage left. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.130
Design of street alley exterior drop,

Physical Description: Impressionist watercolor of a city street with row houses and fire escapes. Skyscrapers are in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.131
Design for La Boheme of street cafe exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Street scene with center cutout. "Café menus" over window in second floor balcony at stage right. Label on reverse side "From M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio 249 S. Front St. Columbus, OHIO to fortune-Gallo for approval please return to." Notes in pencil include, "menus, cut drop this to hang is 2. Netted." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.132
Simple model of courtyard exterior,

Physical Description: Fold over attached arch and Italianate "garden entrance" with side balconies. Includes two center steps and flowering vines. Dimensions are indicated on both the front and reverse sides. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.133
Design of modern town center exterior drop,

Physical Description: Paved business district with classical and modern elements. An obelisk is at the center and is topped with an eagle. In the foreground is a shop at stage right and a "department store" at stage left. Classical structures and skyscrapers are in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.134
Design of dancing girls in villa garden drop,

Physical Description: Drop of villa garden with large center arch stairs and military figures. In foreground, there are nice dancing girls with interlocking arms. Includes notes "legs practical" and "this (X) arms must have hole cut out" on the front and on the reverse side, "Front row of figures to have movable legs only" and "These frames to be hinged in pairs-you will notice the places marked X. etc." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.135
Design of Mexican/American border town exterior drop,

Physical Description: Drop of small town center with road dividing Mexico and US with businesses on each side of road. Has a bright and colorful southwestern style. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.136
Design of picket fence and trees exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Exterior cut drop of white picket fence with red mailbox and plow. Autumn leaved trees. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.137
Design of town church exterior drop,

Physical Description: Drop of small church in town surrounded by buildings. Piece is predominantly in browns and greens. Extensive notes on the back, including Dec. 2 and mention of Jack Clifford. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.138
Design of hinged house and garden exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Cut drop of house with columns and trees with vibrant foliage in green, blue, red, and yellow. In 2 pieces. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.139
Design for Lady in the Dark of circus sideshow exterior drop,

Physical Description: Drop of "The Greatest Show on Earth" sideshow tent entrance. Advertisements with pictures include "The Tallest Man in The World," "The Spotted Girl," "The Monkey," "Three Legged Man," and "Aurora the Two Headed Girl." Act II Scene 1. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.140
Design of Noah's Ark exterior drop,

Physical Description: Drop of Noah's Ark docked with cut out at hull of the ship. Notes on front and reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.141
Design of Hawaiian Act exterior drop,

Physical Description: Drop of tropical area along river with hut made of leaves. Sunny at daytime with palm trees and other foliage. Notes on front include the name David Doloka. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.142
Design of rowhouses exterior flats,

Physical Description: Yellow and green simple rowhouses with ivy and brown hinged doors. Includes extensive notes on reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.143
Design of The Terace Morningside (sic) act curtain,

Physical Description: Fortified building overlooking busy street with bicyclers and horse riders. Deep red curtain with gold trim. Includes the name HL Reid. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.144
Design of country house with road exterior drop,

Physical Description: Tan house in country with stone chimney and a flower lined path leading to road into town. For Sophie Everett and Co. Includes extensive notes on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.145
Design of stone walled crypt entrance exterior flats,

Physical Description: Dark gray/brown stone walled exterior with closed gate entrance and archway to the side. Includes extensive notes on the reverse side, "Act 4 Scene 1 Crypt scene." In two pieces. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.146
Design of gothic church exterior flats,

Physical Description: Gothic style light brown stone church with columns and a large cutout archway at center with small doors and windows at sides. In 2 pieces. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.147
Design of abbey exterior drop,

Physical Description: Light brown abbey entrance with gravestones and green trees off to the side. Notes on the reverse side. "Act V Scene 2." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.148
Design of gymnasium with round towers exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Red gymnasium with a round tower at the corner and a glass ceiling. Walled off area to the side. There is an archway entrance with a place for a cut out at the front of gymnasium. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.149
Design of palace on water exterior drop,

Physical Description: White and purple palace on large area of water connected by bridge. Includes a very small island with palm trees in foreground. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.150
Design of tennis or badminton court exterior drop,

Physical Description: court with net surrounded by short fencing and pink flowers and foliage. Trees and a large white house are found in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.151
Design of cafe and sidewalk cafe exterior drop,

Physical Description: White cafe with purple trim and red roof. Sidewalk cafe has tables and chairs with a fountain in the background. Notes on reverse side, including "For Eddie Adair." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.152
Design of large building by the sea exterior drop,

Physical Description: Large white building with an arcade. Building is located next to the sea with pink flowers and palm trees and a sports court nearby. Labeled "Last sketch" with short note from Albert on the front side. Bottom left corner ripped away. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.153
Design of log cabin and trees exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: Log cabin with window and chimney on one side and trees and a fence on the other. In 2 pieces. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.154
Sketch of columns and terraces exterior design,

Physical Description: Rough sketch of designs and measurements of room made of columns and terraces. Drawn on back of poster for Columbus Maennerchor Picnic, June 7 at Columbia Park. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.155
Design of Mosque exterior drop,

Physical Description: Seaside garden with arched portico at stage left and palm trees at stage right. A palace or mosque is in the background overlooking water. Includes dimensions on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.156
Design of two cottages and trees exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: Two Bavarian rural cottages at stage right and stage left with overarching trees in cartoon style. Labeled "netted" and "2 legs." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.157
Design of Greek Ionic columned gateway exterior set piece,

Physical Description: A freestanding classic Greek Ionic columned gateway with two trees and hinged supports. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.158
Design of city house entrance exterior drop,

Physical Description: Entrance to a stone mansion. Includes a center door with pediment, two double windows with mesh backing, and a missing stairway. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.159
Design of Mediterranean city street exterior drop,

Physical Description: Mediterranean street scene with houses on each side of the street. Rest of the city and a large domed building are in the background. Includes the notes "windows illuminated" on the front side and "back drop street Act I scene II" on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.160
Simple design of cafe exterior drop,

Physical Description: Simple Impressionist style outdoor café with two tables, chairs, two potted plants, and a structure with arches in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.161
Design of log cabin on beach exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Overarching trees with water in the background and beach in the foreground. Includes a log cabin with porch and chimney at stage right. Labeled "Gauzed center." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.162
Sketch of racing stands and race track set design,

Physical Description: Racetrack with crowded viewing stands, flagged cupolas, and a gate running the width of the foreground. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.163
Designs for Time of Your Life of Nick's Pacific Street Saloon border piece,

Physical Description: Striped awning with beam supports extending to audience. Includes support piece sketch and the text "synopsis of scenes Act I Nick's Pacific Street Saloon, restraint and entertainment palace at the foot of the Embacadero in San Francisco. Late morning." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.164
Design of driveway to hotel exterior drop,

Physical Description: Driveway through garden at stage left and a lake at stage right. There is a hotel or villa in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.165
Designs of two houses and Spanish moss exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: Drop with side masking flats. Includes overarching trees with hanging moss and gazebos on both sides. There are hole punches in the trees. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.166
Design of camp tent in woods exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Wooded campsite with tent at stage left with labeled text "netted camp cut drop. Gauzed drop. Camp tent. Off stage stone." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.167
Design of hotel and trees exterior leg drop, 1917

Physical Description: Overarching trees with a hotel at stage right and a building with window awnings at stage left. Notes on the reverse side, including "made for J.B. Rogers Fostoria O Jan 1917." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.168
Designs of house on hill exterior drop,

Physical Description: Path through wooded estate leading to villa on a small hill with a lake in the background. There are dimension notes on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.169
Design of houses and sea exterior drop with hinged legs,

Physical Description: Estate with view of water in the background, trees, a summer house, and steps with stone railings. Free standing tri-fold background. Columns at the right and left and mountains in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.170
Design of country house and sled exterior drop,

Physical Description: Rural house with screened porch. Includes a flower garden, a red shed with a woodpile at stage left, a path through field to church steeple and mountains in the background. Notes on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.171
Design of Mediterranean house near water exterior drop,

Physical Description: White piazza with a columned arbor. Includes stairs leading to a white house overlooking water, an island, and a mountain in the background. Taped to board. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.172
Designs of "Golden Gate Drop No. 9-A" seaside building exterior drop,

Physical Description: Mountain seaside with sailboats and a clubhouse or hotel. Includes globed lamps that line the water, steps leading from grounds to water. Noted "Golden Gate Drop No 9-A dye-this is some different foreground-ha wall in front-notice thing has webbing." and "NB-compare with hotel del Coronado, San Diego." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.173
Design of military base campsite exterior drop,

Physical Description: American flag on a pole with a cannon in the foreground. Includes groups of tents and a path leading to hills in background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.174ab
Designs of entrance and column with flowering vine set pieces,

Physical Description: 2 piece set. a. column w/ flowering vine. b. building entrance w/ forced perspective. Double door. Windows, vines. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.175ab
Designs of international shops exterior leg drops,

Physical Description: 2 pieces of possible "world fair" set that includes international shops. a. "French Dancers" at stage right and "Norwegian Dancers" at stage left. b. "Egypt" at stage right and "German village" at stage left. With note "finish Leg." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.176abcde
Designs of stone structures with trees exterior leg drops,

Physical Description: 5 pieces. a. Masking flat with painted door. b. Country leg drop with trees at stage right and house at stage left. Notes on reverse side, "2nd leg Act I Scene II" c. Country leg drop with stone gates. Notes on reverse side, "leg drops I Act I Scene II" d. Country leg drops with stone gate at stage right and turret at stage left. With note, "Act I Scene II with leg street." e. Arched gate at stage right and wall at stage left. With note, "2nd leg Act II Scene II." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E12.177
Design of side alley theatre entrance exterior drop,

Physical Description: Stage door with loading dock and fire escape behind theater. Includes Morgue theatre in background and a poster for "Anything" in foreground. Notes on reverse side include, "For Schultz Albion, Mich. Order." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.178ab
Designs of house with autumn trees cut drops,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Cut drop of house with porch at stage left and tree with hanging seashells at stage right. b. Cut drop of house with columned porch and two chimneys at stage right. Includes tree and fence at stage left. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.179ab
Designs of American Naval Club leg drops,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. A house with a porch and awning. Includes a balcony with railing and bunting, overarching tropical trees, a sign for "American Naval Club" at stage right, and a balustrade and statue at stage left. b. A balustrade with two lamp posts at stage right and a flag and howitzer at stage left. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.180abc
Designs patriotic celebration exterior leg drops,

Physical Description: 3 pieces. a. Eagle top border with cannon and cannonballs at stage right and cannon and crow's nest at stage left b. Flag draped top border with steps to water shack and lanterns stage right. c. Flag draped top border with lanterns stage right and a door with lanterns at stage left. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.181ab
Designs of buildings, trees, and cannons exterior leg drops,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Spanish building in southern/tropical locale with a cannon at stage left. b. Same as a but with a barred window. Both labeled "Act 3 Scene 2." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.182
Design of World War I-era airport exterior drop,

Physical Description: WWI landing field with biplanes. Tent with sign "headquarters Flying Corp" at stage left. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.183abc
Designs of underwater coral and sea shell exterior leg drops, 1914

Physical Description: 3 pieces. a. "No 1" Freestanding leg drop. Includes mermaids with a clamshell at top border and a seahorse/man bearing shell and a large conch at stage right. b. "NO 2" partial leg drop with pink shells and plants. c. "NO 3" Freestanding leg drop with shells and vegetation. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.184ab
Designs of underwater palace exterior drops,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. "4" freestanding drop with vegetation in the foreground and a domed palace in the background. b. Impressionist pink vegetation in foreground and a blue domed palace in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.185
Sketch of palace hall interior set design,

Physical Description: Palace hall or entrance way with tiled steps to an arched entrance that is flanked by two dragons. Signed "Armbruster" 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.186ab
Designs of Islamic arch interior flats,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. Arabic arch with turned columns and a lily motif in the stencil. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.187
Partial sketch of arches leading to Buddha statue set design,

Physical Description: Unfinished sketch of a detailed peacock/bird motif arch base. Other arches lead to sitting Buddha statue in background. Note on background "Wheeling." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.188
Design of courtyard with gazebo exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Piazza with stairs leading to garden house at stage right and gazebo at stage left. In 2 pieces. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.189
Design of Hell leg drop,

Physical Description: Leg drop with dancing demon shadow at top, a skeleton in an Arabic arch at stage right and a pedestal with statue at stage left. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.190
Design of mountains, large sky, and moon exterior drop,

Physical Description: Large moon and stars looking over mountains. Labeled "scene 1" and "Transparent 9 ft. space." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.191
Sketch of Hell with Devil's throne room interior drop,

Physical Description: A throne room with fire and creatures. Labeled "Hell drop" and "Either Idea for Hades drop is ok. Cut for devils entrance not needed." Extensive notes on reverse side regarding color, special effects, and entrances. Also includes reference to seeing Hell drop in masonic work. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.192
Design of distant city with mosque exterior drop,

Physical Description: City amidst the mountains with a river in the distance. A mosque with a wall is in the foreground and crossed out in pencil with the note "Take this out." On the reverse side a note reads, "I have marked out the Mosque because I think it will make the city look too far away if it needs filling in, bring the city or town closer to cut drop." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.193
Designs of American Naval Club leg drops,

Physical Description: A desert city with a mosque in impressionist style. Note on reverse side, "Note paint transparent back up for fire effect. Put light here, use dimensions." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.194
Design of Arabic arches and columns cut drop,

Physical Description: An Arabic arches cut drop with notes on the reverse side stating, "Monogram in center (F + A) Franks and Addington per address box #200 Appleton, WIS-If a painted curtain for opening is desired $12.00." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.195ab
Designs of demon and devil statue set pieces,

Physical Description: 2 set pieces. a. A demon with dragon and a pitchfork. b. A winged devil with snake. Notes on the reverse side of both pieces state "2 like this reversed 1 on each side of stage." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.196
Design of cut Islamic style border,

Physical Description: Intricate cut Arabian style border with windows. Note on reverse side, "I border." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.197
Design of waterfront palace and sailboat exterior drop,

Physical Description: Water scene with fantasy vegetation in foreground, a sailboat in water surrounding, and a domed palace. In impressionist style. On the reverse side, "6 wings 3 borders backing." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.198
Design of Islamic style hall interior drop,

Physical Description: A "Great hall" palace interior with a surrounding balcony and three arched entrances. Possibly a mosque interior. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.199
Design of Islamic style palace on water exterior drop,

Physical Description: A colorful Arabic palace on water in the background. Includes two dragons flanking the entrance steps and bridge over water in foreground. There is a boat found in the water at stage left. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.200
Design of Japanese style mountain landscape exterior drop,

Physical Description: A classic Japanese landscape design. Includes trees and a small house in the foreground, an inlet with a village, and a snowcapped mountain in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.201
Design of Islamic style city wall exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: An Islamic style city wall with palm trees at stage right and buildings that include a mosque at stage left. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.202
Design of undersea shipwreck exterior drop,

Physical Description: A shipwreck with an undersea palace in background. The ship is named "Davy Jones Locker" and the piece includes the note, "Undersea drop 28x29 No. 381-M." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.203
Design of sea floor exterior drop,

Physical Description: A sea floor blue, yellow, and green drop. Includes brown vegetation on the bottom border, and sketched in dragon, shell, and starfish in the foreground. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.204
Design of Arab street market exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: A Islamic style street market with a striped tent and arched dwellings and shops. Includes two towers in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.205
Design of curtains and columns interior flat drops,

Physical Description: Curtains and columns with two center openings. Curtains are labeled "exit" and "entrance." Includes possible Masonic iconography worked into columns. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.206abcde
Designs of Turkish interior set pieces and drops,

Physical Description: 6 piece set. a. A small interior with fountains at stage left and a table at stage right. Looking out to a walled courtyard with a city behind. b. A small cut drop with a tasseled top border and a hanging lamp at stage right and a fan at stage left. c. Reversed alcoves with spears and shield. Labeled "A" and "B." d. Leg drop with a hanging lamp at top border and fans at stage right and stage left. Labeled on back, "leg drop 24x38." e. Flat with arched door and a ball and tassel stencil. f. "Turkey 1st on L" intricate table or throne with a window in the background 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.207
Design of large extravagant tent interior drop,

Physical Description: Interior of sultan's tent that includes a center and two side entrances. Notes are on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.208
Design of outside of Islamic city gate exterior drop,

Physical Description: Outside of Islamic city gate entrance with trees and city in the background. Labeled "Nellie Bint" on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.209
Design of trumpeting elephants leg drop,

Physical Description: South Asian style leg drop with two trumpeting elephants with sedan chairs. Labeled "Act 3 Scene 1" and "made 2 leg drops" on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.210
Design of extravagant city gate exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: South Asian city gate cut drop with "sun dogs" in the foreground and five towers with turrets on gate. Labeled "Act 3 Scene 1" and "This set to hang in front of scene 2nd for quick change" on the reverse side. Relates to ARM.E13.209. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.211
Design of intricate griffin portal exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: "Sorcerer's" entrance with center posts supporting the arch. Includes two skeleton elephants on the sides and two griffins flanking the arch. Labeled "finished" on reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.212
Design of columned courtyard gateway exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Stone courtyard with a large "elephant" arch in the foreground and a columned arch with three entrances in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.213
Design of southeast Asian guard statue false proscenium or leg drop,

Physical Description: False proscenium or leg drop with ceiling rafters extending toward the audience. Includes an arch flanked by two statues of guards with swords. In southeast Asian or Thai style. Labeled "this is in 3 pieces." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.214
Design of pathway to Asian gazebo exterior drop,

Physical Description: Stone walk with a balustrade and two guard dogs flanking the path. A gazebo and well are in the background. In Asian style. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.215
Design for The Desert Song of harem scene exterior cut drop, 1944

Physical Description: Arch door with a lion above it. Labeled on front side "oriental set no-" and on reverse side "This was put in Aug 1944 to be used for Harem scene for desert song. At Hartman Theatre Sept. 29 + 30 and Oct. 1" and "Make sign." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.216abc
Designs of Arab columns and drapery leg drops,

Physical Description: 3 leg drop pieces. a. An arch with a curtain at stage right, a grill at stage left, and fringed fabric above. Labeled "Faust model" on reverse side. b. "Oriental setting" with columns. Labeled "interior 1st leg drop oriental" on reverse side. c. Columns on the arch side with blue fabric above. Labeled "Interior 2nd leg drop" on reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.217
Design of beast in dark forest exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Fantasy forest with a beast sitting in some trees, partially hidden. Labeled "transparent cutout" and "Cannibal" at the top. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.218ab
Designs of impressionist style carnival street exterior leg drops,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Arabic "carnival" drape over arch with a domed tower at stage left and a building at stage right. In impressionist style. b. Arab street scene with possible Masonic icons. Includes a domed tower and moon at stage left and a building with an arch door at stage right. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E13.219
Design for Thurston the Magician of an Asian style drop,

Physical Description: Dragon over black arch with a gazebo and fountain at the center, a pagoda with a river at stage right and a bridge at stage left. Labeled "Thurston" on reverse side. Made for Thurston the Magician. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.220
Design of docked ship "Orpheus" exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Drop of large steam ship named "ORPHEUS" at port. Includes one window cut out, people on the deck, and flags hung from the steam pipes. In the background there is a blue city skyline, green water, and wooden docks. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.221
Design of docked naval steamship exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Large blue steam ship at dock with wooden dock in foreground and a large portion at the rear cut out. Labeled "naval battle ship." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.222
Design of docked ship "Orpheus" exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Airship dock with a tower at the left, a rotating light at the right, and observation decks at the left and right. Includes bright blue sky in background. Labeled "Airship cut." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.223
Design for Lucky Jim of train station interior cut drop,

Physical Description: Interior of train station with a large arched roof, a gateway labeled for departures and arrivals, a train car at left rear gate, and a train upstage right. Labeled "1st act Scene 2 Lucky Jim." For the comedian Lucky Jim. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.224
Design of train station lobby interior cut drop,

Physical Description: Train lobby drop with a window at right labeled "Pullman sleeper service," green walls with red and white borders, a clock at the center, an arch with ionic pediments, and a ticket office to the left. In 2 pieces. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.225abc
Designs of Robert E. Lee steamboat exterior set pieces,

Physical Description: 3 pieces. a. Front of a steamship with a series of railings, observation decks, door drawn at center, and measurements. b. Partial design of paddleboat, labeled "ROBT. E. LEE." Includes blue upper deck and brown lower deck. Taped to pencil sketch plan of same ship with multiple notes and measurements. c. Rough sketch of interior deck of the ship with a view onto water. Includes an orchestra deck, a salon, and a canopy covering it all. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.226
Design of docked white steamboat exterior drop,

Physical Description: Long dock at medium-depth perspective with a white and red steamship at the dock in deep blue water and a pink-blue sky. Labeled "ok." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.227
Double-sided design of battleship armament and steamboat stairway exterior drops,

Physical Description: Double-sided piece. First side: Front view of battleship deck with cannons out at center, an observation deck above, and lifeboats at far left and right sides. Second side: Foyer of paddleboat with barrels stacked on the left side and a staircase leading to the upper deck on the right side. Labeled "drop in one 2 wings." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.228
Designs of paddle steamer exterior drops and cut drops,

Physical Description: Drop with green body of water, a boathouse to the left and a paddleboat and shipyard at the rear. Labeled "River Levee Drop." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.229
Designs of paddle steamer exterior drops and cut drops,

Physical Description: Drop with a rear wheel paddleboat at the right, a dock with cargo boxes in the foreground, a tree with overhanging Spanish moss at the left, and a rear portion cut out. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.230
Designs of paddle steamer exterior drops and cut drops,

Physical Description: Deep perspective view of a riverboat with a dock in the foreground and other boars in the river. Includes notes and measurements. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.231ab
Design of front half of ship "Nonsinkatania" set piece with sketch,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. index card with rough pen sketch of a ship on one side and a list on the other. b. Half of a ship, named the "Nonsinkatania," with a black hall, two upper decks, and life boats at the top. Includes notes on reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.232
Design of train depot exterior drop,

Physical Description: Train depot with several parked trains. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.233
Design of train platform interior drop,

Physical Description: Train platform interior. Possibly from The Limited Mail. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.234
Design of Arab style parquet pattern detail, 1864

Physical Description: Black and yellow carpet study, "teppichmuster in Arabischen Styl" (carpet design in Arabian style). By Ph. Armbruster. February 8, 1864. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.235
Design of Arab style diamond parquet pattern detail, 1864

Physical Description: Blue and yellow diamonds forming Arabic star pattern, "Parket in arabischen styl" (parquet in Arabian style). By Ph. Armbruster. April 1, 1864. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.236
Design of Greek style cross parquet pattern detail, 1860s

Physical Description: Black and white pattern of crosses and squares, "Vom Grabmal des Königs Midas, Griechischer Stil." (from King Midas' Tomb, greek style). By Ph. Armbruster. 1860s. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.237
Design of snowflake parquet pattern detail,

Physical Description: Blue, brown and green design of geometrical shapes. Main focus is a large snowflake-like pattern. A sketch of a family at a dinner table is on the reverse side. By Ph. Armbruster. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.238
Designs of two wheel parquet pattern details,

Physical Description: Two wheel-like patterns in black and shades of gray. The left pattern resembles a pinwheel and the right pattern resembles a flower. By Ph. Armbruster. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.239
Design of star and arch parquet pattern detail,

Physical Description: Large blue and white pattern of six-pointed stars and three-lobed arches. By Ph. Armbruster. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.240
Design of ring with loops parquet pattern detail,

Physical Description: Large blue and pink ring with four loops at even intervals. By Ph. Armbruster. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.241
Designs of rough parquet pattern detail and chisel and hatchet design,

Physical Description: Double-sided. Front, left side: design for a chisel and hatchet. Front, right side: beginnings of star design. Reverse, left side: various angular studies. Reverse, right side: brick fireplace sketch. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.242
Design of gothic window pattern detail, 1863

Physical Description: Church window study in ink, "Gothisches Masswerk von der Westseite der Barfüßerkirche in Ulm" (Gothic tracery from the west side of the Franciscan Church in Ulm). By Ph. Armbruster. October 14, 1863. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.243
Design of curves and point pattern detail, 1863

Physical Description: Ink study of curves and points. By Ph. Armbruster. August 21, 1863. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.244
Design of interweaving circle color pattern detail,

Physical Description: Black, yellow, and pink interweaving circles and stars, "parcet in gothischen styl" (parquet in gothic style). 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.245
Design of interwoven Arab style star pattern detail,

Physical Description: Interwoven star pattern in ink, "Muster von Eingelegter Arbeit mit sechseckigen stern im arabischen stil" (design of inlaid work with hexagonal star in Arabian style). 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.246
Design of pink pinwheel pattern detail,

Physical Description: Large pink pinwheel pattern on black background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.247
Design of Greek style maze pattern detail, 1860s

Physical Description: Intricate maze-like pattern of interwoven lines in ink, "Zeeichning auf einer porzellenrase in Musterlager der Centralstelle (sic) für Gewerbe und Handel in Stuttgart, griechisher style." (design from a porcelain vase in the showroom of the central office for industry and commerce in Stuttgart, greek style). By Ph. Armbruster. 1860s. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.248
Design of Persian style embroidering pattern detail, 1860s

Physical Description: Pink and black ink design, "Zeichnung nach Stickmuster in persischen stil" (design in the manner of an embroidering pattern, Persian style). By Ph. Armbruster. 1860s. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.249
Design of pink and blue star parquet pattern detail,

Physical Description: Pink and blue star pattern. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.250
Design of Arab style interwoven parquet pattern detail, 1863

Physical Description: Ink study of interwoven lines, "Parket in arabischen Styl" (parquet in Arabian style). By Ph. Armbruster. May 26, 1863. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.251
Design of stock lock with two tumblers, 1866

Physical Description: Design for a "Riegelschloss mit 2 Zuhaltungen" (stock lock with two tumblers). By Ph. Armbruster. April 10, 1866. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.252
Design of lock with greater security tumblers, 1864

Physical Description: Lock design, "mit toosischen Zuhaltungen vermehrte Sicherheit" (with "toosischen" tumblers for greater security). By Ph. Armbruster. July 31, 1864. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.253
Design of lock clamping system, 1860s

Physical Description: Design for a type of clamping system. By Ph. Armbruster. 1860s. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.254
Design of a stock lock system, 1860s

Physical Description: Design for a stock lock system. By Ph. Armbruster, 1860s. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.255
Design of stock lock design #2, 1866

Physical Description: Stock lock design. By Ph. Armbruster. August 1866. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.256
Design of lock with rack and pinion, 1864

Physical Description: Lock design with "Zahnstange mit Gerieb nat, Grösse" (rack and pinion, life-sized) that shows "Schnitt AB" (cross section). Made of "Guss Eisen" (cast iron). By Ph. Armbruster. April 22, 1864. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.257
Drawing of perspective study,

Physical Description: Perspective study labeled "principles and rules of perspective." Shows point of light, distance, normal, elevated, and high position. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.258
Drawing of spiral study,

Physical Description: Spiral study with various markings. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.259
Design of clamp design and male heads study on reverse, 1866

Physical Description: Design for a clamp and study of male heads in ¾ and profile on reverse side. September 1866. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.260
Sketch of distant river town exterior drop,

Physical Description: View of river town from far bank with steam wheelers in river and a dock area at the center. Note on reverse side, "idea from Wheeling W. Va." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.261
Sketch of distant city gate exterior drop,

Physical Description: Faint rendering of Asian city gate at the end of a long mountain path, with the city in the background. Note on the reverse side, "Act 3 scene 2." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.262
Design of Asian city gateway exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: View from palace interior of Asian city. There is an open entrance at center covered by dome with a viewing stand or prayer call in the background. Instructions are noted on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.263
Design of villa and courtyard act curtain,

Physical Description: Blue and beige scene with trees and a villa in the background. People are walking on paved court at the center. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.264
Design of plaza with centaur fountain exterior drop,

Physical Description: Mountain estate or palace with a minotaur fountain surrounded by mythological sea cherubs in the foreground. There is an acropolis ruin at stage right, a column with a winged figure and a circular garden at stage left, and a palace with an extended colonnade in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.265
Design of park fountain exterior drop,

Physical Description: Circular paved fountain area in park with a stone bench at stage left, trees at stage right. Background includes a lake, a village, and mountains. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.266
Design of New York harbor dock exterior drop,

Physical Description: View of N.Y. harbor with silhouette of the Statue of Liberty. Includes a dock with stone stairs in the foreground (possibly Ellis Island) and the city and the Brooklyn Bridge in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.267
Design of palace and fountain exterior drop,

Physical Description: Large pool with a center fountain surrounded by a paved promenade. Includes a stone stairway flanked by trees leading up to a palace. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E14.268
Design of European city exterior drop,

Physical Description: A city scene viewed from a paved promenade with a bridge over a canal leading to a palace. Includes a domed building at stage right, a column with a figure at center and a fair with tower and ferries wheel in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.269
Design of blue drape border piece,

Physical Description: A blue drapery top border. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.270
Design of gold and brown act curtain,

Physical Description: Layered grey-green grand drape revealing a gold act curtain. On reverse side, notes include "Armbruster and Sons Col.O," "No. 16," and a label depicting "The Falconers" with an additional note, "size of this sketch 20x24 in." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.271
Design of gold act curtain with green trim,

Physical Description: Painted gold act curtain with green top border and crest schoolwork. Note on reverse side, "No. 3 act drop price 80.00 please return at once." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.272
Design of industrial cityscape with red border act curtain,

Physical Description: View overlooking river of industrial city. Piece includes a bridge with highway at stage left and is surrounded by a painted ornate gold frame. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.273
Design of red-brown act curtain,

Physical Description: Burnt orange grand drape with rounded top and gold bottom borderline. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.274
Design of green act curtain,

Physical Description: Green act curtain with a large center area with tasseled valance, sides, and a ground border. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.275
Design of dark green flower act curtain,

Physical Description: Unfinished rendering of act curtain with brown and green flowered valance. Labeled "III." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.276
Model of purple draped box set,

Physical Description: Dimensional model of draped box set with a center opening. Pieces are labeled "backing," "ceiling," and "border." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.277
Design of initialed gold act column,

Physical Description: Gold act drop and ground border with blue highlights. Filigree crest with "MS" monogram. Note on reverse side: "Asbestos Curtain No. 11 and Act Drop. Price 100.00." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.278
Design of green "Design A" act curtain,

Physical Description: Green act curtain with gold tasseled ground border. Notes on back: crossed-out with "We select this design, both the drapery to be of color like, or nearly like, the drapery on right side of your design marked on back 'No 5' perhaps some of the colors a darker shade than that in draped curtain at right of design No 5." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.279
Design of country road with sunflowers exterior drop,

Physical Description: Country road with wooden fence flanked by groves of sunflowers. Trees, a lake, and foliage are in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.280
Design of swamp landscape exterior drop,

Physical Description: Marsh land with lily pads at stage right and a large tree with palms at stage left. Various trees are found behind the water in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.281
Design of autumn woods exterior drop,

Physical Description: Autumn scene of a clearing in some woods with a lake. The water in the background is surrounded by trees. Signed "Swinburne." Note on back is "W.L. Ferris." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.282
Design of woods with stream exterior drop, 1949

Physical Description: Autumn woods with rushing and rocky stream. Signed 'Albert E. Armbruster 1949." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.283
Design of dark green flower act curtain, 1954

Physical Description: Country road with snowy evergreens at stage right and pines at stage left. Includes note, "Winter snow landscape-drop No 5042-south-semi opaque painted Oct-1954." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.284
Double-sided designs of rocky waterfall exterior drop and gypsy camp exterior drop on reverse side,

Physical Description: Double-sided rendering. Front side: Rocky cliff with a rocky shore and river with three trees at stage right. Includes cliffs with a waterfall in the background. Labeled "Gypsy camp Design 1." Reverse side: Impressionist style river in woods with a waterfall in background. There is a path leading uphill at stage right. Labeled "Gypsy camp backing No. 2." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.285
Design of "Khidma Temple Shrine" desert exterior drop,

Physical Description: Pastel desert scene under blue sky. Includes palm trees at stage right, rocks at stage left, and a pencil outline of mountains in the background. On back: "Khidma Temple Shrine." Possibly a Masonic commission. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.286
Design of formal garden by sea exterior drop,

Physical Description: View of ocean beach from paved terrace with paths leading to the center pool. Includes manicured grounds with trees and bushes. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.287
Design of woods exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Intricate cut drop of a woods scene with overarching branches, heavy foliage on the sides, and dabs of watercolor. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.288
Design of woods exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: Freestanding leg drop of woods with sky at the top border, evergreens at stage right and trees with top foliage at stage left. Note on back, "3rd leg Act I Scene II." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.289
Design of winter woods exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Wooded scene of birches with overarching limbs covered in snow. There is greener foliage in the background at top border. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.290
Design of valley landscape exterior drop,

Physical Description: Mountain desert scene overlooking an oasis in the valley with palm trees at stage left. There is a mountain range in the background. Note on front, "13th drop" and on reverse, "please return this sketch." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.291
Design of barren mountain landscape exterior drop,

Physical Description: Vista from stony ridge of mountain ranges with three intersecting rivers in center. Seen at sunrise. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.292
Design of tree grove exterior drop,

Physical Description: Spring or summer scene of tree grove with one small tree at center. There is a grassy field in the foreground. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.293
Design of tropical trees exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Drop cut of tropical forest scene with overarching branches. Entrance cut in the trunk of a tree at stage left. Note on back, "black cloth for back of tree trunk visioning." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.294
Design of early autumn forest exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: Drop cut of forest in early autumn with overarching branches with leg missing. Note on back, "1st leg Act 3." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.295
Design of wooded path to castle exterior drop,

Physical Description: Wooded path leading to a white castle on a hill in the background. Three trees at stage right and shrubbery at stage left. Includes mountains in background and a blue sky with clouds. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.296
Design of wooded area along water exterior drop,

Physical Description: Wooded grove in foreground leading to a water area with the setting sun in the background. No on reverse, "I ok this landscape have plenty of moss hanging from trees have large tree right. Wm. Kibble." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.297
Design of American desert landscape exterior drop,

Physical Description: Desert scene with small cacti at center, tower mounts at stage left, and buttes in the background with a blue sky with faint clouds. A blank contract is on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.298
Design of American desert exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: Possible oasis or rocky bluff with cactus at stage right, palm tree at stage left, and a flanking center arch. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.299
Design of harbor water exterior drop,

Physical Description: View of the sea with two small boats in silhouette. Includes a dock with a building at stage left and a blue sky with large white clouds. Labeled on reverse, "Harbor Backing." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.300ab
Designs of winter scene exterior leg drop and back drop,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. leg drop of winter scene with overarching trees covered by snow. Labeled "Ice Scene." b. view of river with green bushes in foreground, a snowy tree at stage right, and purple mountains in the background. Labeled "Ice scene Ohio River" 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.301
Design of green pastoral landscape exterior drop,

Physical Description: View from pastoral mountaintop with a tree and shrubbery in the foreground with a path or clearing at the center. Vista of a lake in the valley and mountains in the background. Includes a hand-lettered property note on the reverse. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.302
Design of green rolling field exterior drop,

Physical Description: Impressionist rolling field with fences. Includes trees at stage right and a lake with a purple mountain range in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.303
Design of paved path into valley exterior drop,

Physical Description: View from paved path flanked by manicured low hedges. Includes stone gateposts at center, two arched trees that form a frame for view of field with fences, and a winding river and mountains in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.304
Design of path through meadow exterior drop,

Physical Description: Country lane with two large trees to the left of the path. A grove of trees in background at stage right. Note on back, "landscape drop No12." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.305
Design of arid mountain landscape exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: View from rock bluff with a stream in the foreground. Includes a vista of a mountain range and a dark blue sky as the top border. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.306
Design of snow-capped mountain landscape exterior drop,

Physical Description: View from mountain top with a tree silhouette, snow-capped mountains in the background. Notes on back, "York, Penn." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.307
Design of bridged path to castle exterior drop,

Physical Description: Bridge over river leading up to a castle on a hill in the background. Includes faint mountains in the background and a light pencil sketch of bridge at stage left. Note on back, "castle a little smaller and a little more centre bridge reversed to the right." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.308
Design of house in valley exterior drop,

Physical Description: Vividly colored view of house or inn with chimney. Includes second structure with chimney behind, trees and a path at stage left, green mountains at stage right, and snow-capped purple mountains in the background. Labeled "Scotch." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.309
Design of green act curtain with lake landscape,

Physical Description: Green act curtain border with two sea serpents flanking a view of a lake and mountains. THe lake has a canoe with two figures in it. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.310
Design of Grand Canyon gorge exterior drop,

Physical Description: Rocky gorge with river running through center, a tall butte and waterfall at stage right, and a penciled mountain and snow-capped mountain behind in the background. Labeled "Grand Canyon Drop No. 79-5 opaque 22x33." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E15.311
Design of plains landscape exterior drop,

Physical Description: Long-range view of a distant lake in a sparsely wooded pastoral area in a green-yellow tint. Has a free stand support back. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.312
Design for Coburn's Minstrels of men in agriculture field exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: A field with men working and trees in the background. In the foreground, there is a large green pumpkin with a cutout in the center. Notes include "Coburn show prologue" on the front side and "Coburn Prologue not used" on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.313
Sketch of large lyre stage interior drop,

Physical Description: Unfinished sketch of possible concert stage. A center stairway leads to a huge lyre on a platform. There are chairs on rounded risers at stage left. Note on back, "Minstrel 1st part." In two pieces. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.314
Design for Coburn's Minstrels of men in agriculture field exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Checkerboard bottom border drop with a giant yellow lyre at center with a hooded player behind the strings. A castle is seen through an arch in the background. "Olio drop design No 1." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.315
Design of green and yellow arches interior cut drop, 1936

Physical Description: Cut drop of three center arches with a balustrade with columns flanking the center arch. Colors are predominately green with orange border panels. "First part cut." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.316
Design of purple mountains with lake exterior drop, 1936

Physical Description: Aqua lake with yellow, orange, and pink mountains in the background. Labeled "First part Backing Retouched Sep-1936 Mountain and Lake drop." Relates to SPEC.TRI.ARM.E16.315. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.317
Design of seaside hotel exterior drop,

Physical Description: A large hotel or villa with turrets and a balcony. Includes five double doors with a practical center door. Labeled "first part set house." For unnamed minstrel. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.318
Design of cherub arch interior leg drop,

Physical Description: Arch with curtained side entrances and cherubs with horns and panpipes at top border. Note on reverse, "Minstrel First Part Setting 3 leg drops." For unnamed minstrel. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.319
Design of giant lyre exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Huge gold cutout lyre in a rounded frame with columns and stairs on either side. Labeled "Futuristic-first part setting this has none color." For unnamed minstrel. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.320
Designs for Lasses White of wooden arch cut drops,

Physical Description: A wooden arch cut drop in spring with stone wall and flowers on both sides. For Lasses White minstrels. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.321
Designs for Lasses White of wooden arch cut drops,

Physical Description: Cut drop of "first part cut lasses" wooden arch with ground border. Includes a wall and flowers on both sides and a small balcony at stage left. For Lasses White minstrels. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.322
Design for Coburn's Minstrels of night garden exterior drop,

Physical Description: Evening scene with four exterior columns with overarching trees in background. Note on reverse, "Coburn first part set." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.323
Design of green proscenium leg drop,

Physical Description: Green and yellow proscenium arch with curtained side entrances. Includes columns on both sides of the center opening. Labeled "First part-Leg No 1 The leg no 2 will see the same as this." Relates to SPEC.TRI.ARM.E16.318. For unnamed minstrel. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.324
Design of garden fountain and stairway exterior drop,

Physical Description: Fountain on the landing of stone stairs and a view of water and mountains with sunshine in the background. Includes an ink sketch labeled "fountain" in the foreground. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.325
Design of sunset over inlet exterior drop,

Physical Description: View of a Mediterranean inlet with boats in the water and low mountains and blazing sun in the background. Includes stone viewing area with steps leading to water at stage left and a dock with two columns at stage right. Labeled "first part backing." For unnamed minstrel. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.326
Designs of gardens with columns and statues exterior cut drops,

Physical Description: Idyllic garden with overarching flowering trees and a seated man statue at stage left and palms and a lion statue at stage right. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.327
Designs of gardens with columns and statues exterior cut drops,

Physical Description: Overarching flowering trees behind two columns with potted flowers. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.328
Designs of gardens with columns and statues exterior cut drops,

Physical Description: Flowing trees behind a four-columned veranda. Includes a pencil sketch of the center opening. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.329
Design of snow-capped mountains with boats on water exterior drop,

Physical Description: A lake with two sailboats and a snow-capped mountain in the background. Labeled "first part backing use new canvas." For unnamed minstrel. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.330
Design of carnival exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: Entrance booth with sign "Wonderland Marvelous" at stage right, a "Souvenirs" sign at stage left, and an overarching blue sky. Labeled "Song and dance leg." For unnamed minstrel. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.331ab
Designs of bathhouse and beach exterior cut drop and drop set,

Physical Description: 2 pieces for unnamed minstrel. a. Cut drop of wooden veranda with railing. "'Gents bath house" at stage right and "Ladies bath house" at stage left. Labeled "Song and dance." b. Beach with bathers on the shore. Includes buildings at stage left and a lighthouse in the water. Labeled "Song and dance backing-use camp backing-windows in house transparent." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.332
Designs of farm exterior cut drops and drops,

Physical Description: Cut drop of log cabin at stage left and shed at stage right and a pumpkin patch under a tree. Labeled "Song and dance." For unnamed minstrel. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.333
Designs of farm exterior cut drops and drops,

Physical Description: Cut drop of cabin with chimney and four washing baskets under a tree. Note on reverse, "song and dance Act." For unnamed minstrel. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.334
Designs of farm exterior cut drops and drops,

Physical Description: Partial leg drop of fruit tree with shrubs. Note on reverse, "Capt. Alvarez." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.335
Designs of farm exterior cut drops and drops,

Physical Description: Drop of path leading to the river dock with a pumpkin patch in the foreground. Labeled "Song and dance act backing." Includes note on reverse side, "river effect transparent, pumpkins transparent." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.336
Design for Lasses White of greenhouse exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Cut drop of overarching tree with circular bench at stage left and a greenhouse at stage right. Labeled "song and dance 2nd leg lasses white." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.337
Design of small house across water exterior drop,

Physical Description: View over water of house on far shore with light in a window and a small shed beside it. Two palm trees in foreground at stage right and a transparent sky for moon, water and the window. Labeled "1928-1929 backing singing act." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.338
Design for Coburn's Minstrels of dorm room interior drop,

Physical Description: Dorm room with double window, two doors, bookshelves, pennants, and a moose head at center. Labeled "Singing act." Note on back, "Coburn Show 1926-27." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.339abcd
Sketches of church and farm drops,

Physical Description: 4 pieces. a. Small card color collage of cottage with gardens and a church on a hill in the background. Includes a typed note on reverse side. b. Pencil sketch of cottage and fence with church in the background. Response written on reverse side. c. Pencil sketch of tree in the foreground with a fence and church in the background. Includes note on reverse side. d. Sketch of country road leading to church. Labeled "I would like this with plenty of foliage on both sides." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.340ab
Sketches of Blue Goose Inn and Red Horse Inn exterior drops,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. "Blue goose inn" with two tables in front, a walled courtyard at stage left. Includes notes "two ideas sleeping act" and "I like this scene the best." b. "Red house inn" with two tables at stage right and a courtyard at stage left. Note on reverse, "Make any suggestions you want clearly for changes if possible." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.341
Design of military beach camp afterpiece drop,

Physical Description: Rows of pop-tents on a beach with a palm tree lined shore. Includes view of city or fortress across the water. Labeled "afterpiece backing." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.342
Design of jungle foliage afterpiece leg drop,

Physical Description: Jungle foliage with overarching foliage and a hut at stage left. Labeled "Afterpiece leg No 1." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.343
Designs of Mexican streets and arena afterpiece drops and leg drops,

Physical Description: Leg drop of Mexican street house with trees at stage right. Labeled "afterpiece leg No 2." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.344
Designs of Mexican streets and arena afterpiece drops and leg drops,

Physical Description: Leg drop of "Fabrico Tobaccos" building at stage right with a smaller building at stage left. Labeled "Afterpiece Leg No 1." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.345
Designs of Mexican streets and arena afterpiece drops and leg drops,

Physical Description: Outside the gates of a Mexican arena with a view of the stands behind. Labeled "cut drop afterpiece." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.346
Designs of Mexican streets and arena afterpiece drops and leg drops,

Physical Description: Inside of a bullfight arena. Labeled "bullfight arena-note was also for afterpiece." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.347
Design of speedway gateway afterpiece leg drop,

Physical Description: Leg drop with "Speedway" sign as the top border, "Club house" at stage right, and "Drivers room" at stage left. Labeled "Afterpiece 2 leg drops." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.348
Design of sporting arena gate afterpiece cut drop,

Physical Description: Exterior of racing stadium, with signs in the foreground and an entrance at stage right. Includes judge's tower and viewing stands in the background. Labeled "afterpiece cut drop." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.349
Design of tent on beach exterior drop,

Physical Description: Seaside resort with green striped changing tent in the foreground. Bathers are in the water and on the beach and a pier and some mountains are in the background. Labeled "Chas. Pickhand drop." Note on back, "note-painting on the drop will be better than this sketch." ASP. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.350
Design of booking exchange interior drop,

Physical Description: Yellow interior with wainscot. Includes "Booking exchange" on the window, a fireplace with a mirror at stage right, and an "office" at stage left. Notes on reverse, "for Fox Reilley" and several instructions. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.351
Design for "Gus Sun" of music room interior drop,

Physical Description: Partially completed interior with wainscot. Includes center door with reversed window reading "C. Sharp-instruction of music" and three portraits on the wall. Labeled "gus sun Aug 5th Musical act" with additional notes on the back. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.352
Design for Gus Sun of candy store interior and exterior drops,

Physical Description: Drop of interior of candy store with cut windows with plastic covering. Includes a reversed writing "Candy and cakes" display case at stage left and a door at stage right. Note on back, "Gus Sun Candy store 1913-1914." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.353
Design for Gus Sun of candy store interior and exterior drops,

Physical Description: Drop of exterior of a candy store on the street. Note on back, "must be in Springfield Gus sun candy store 1913-1914." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.354
Design for Lasses White of a town exterior drop,

Physical Description: Downtown shopping area of small town. Includes tent in the foreground with a sign for "Recruits wanted Blackville National Guard," and another sign at stage right stating, "Coming Lasses White Minstrels." Note on back, "White to Mr. Wickersaum Lewis center O. School Job Curtain" Also includes instructions "point buildings just as you have in sketch as this is supposed to be a negro district and buildings to look to nice. See." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.355
Design of fenced podium and stands exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Wooden fence with a center entrance, spectator stands behind at stage right and a reviewing box at stage left. Labeled "flag and flag pole in center of cut drop from fence up to border." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.356
Design of beachside changing room and lodging exterior drop,

Physical Description: A seaside hotel with changing rooms and four practical doors at the center. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.357
Design of gas station exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: Gas station leg drop with pennants as the top border of the arch. Sign at stage right for "Free Parking Gas." Labeled "Smiley and Harry soft drinks" and "Leg No1." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.358
Design for Al G. Field of arbor exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Lush garden with trees and climbing vines on a wooden arbor. The arbor traverses the width of the drop and extends to audience. Notes on back, "see D.D. No. 152 in Book. Was made for fields." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.359
Design of circular fountain near river exterior drop,

Physical Description: Paved circular promenade with fountain at center, woods on both sides, and a castle in the mountains in the background. There are potted plants on a balustrade surrounding the fountain. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.360
Design of tropical plants and street lamp exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Leg drop of tropical plants and a street lamp with four globes at stage left. In two pieces. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.361
Design of wooded area with urn exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: An overgrown garden with overarching trees and a pedestal with an urn at stage right. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.362
Design for Masonic hall of a wooded area exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Heavy Woods with a large tree at stage left with overarching branches. Labeled "Masonic Hall 21st." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.363
Design of formal garden exterior drop,

Physical Description: Landscape of formal gardens on river with mountains in the background. Includes trimmed hedges lining path at stage left and circular lower gardens at stage right. Labeled "Green and Joyce." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.364
Design for Bert McGarvey of garden gate exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: Garden gate leg drop with tree at stage right and pedestal with urn at stage left. Labeled "for Bert McGarvey." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.365
Design for Captain Alvarez of wooded area exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: Wooded scene with two palm trees at stage left. Note on back, "Capt. Alvarez." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.366ab
Designs of garden with statue set of exterior leg drop and cut drop,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Garden with overarching trees, a statue on pedestal at stage right, and a Chinese lantern out front at stage left. b. Path with overarching trees, a balustrade with a pedestal, and a statue at stage right. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.367
Design of flower trellis exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: Garden trellis with hanging lanterns over arch and potted flowers on each leg. Labeled "2 light up lanterns from back-opaque around lanterns." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.368
Design of formal garden with stairs exterior drop,

Physical Description: Stately garden with a trellis arch at stage left and stairs leading to a veranda at stage right. Instructions are on the reverse side. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.369
Design of formal garden with fountain exterior drop,

Physical Description: Formal estate garden with fountain and pool with figures in the center. The garden is surrounded by sculptured ledges. Includes a building with tall arched windows at stage right and trees and gates in the background. Instructions for the fountain are on reverse side, along with the note, "same as 1922 cyke." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.370
Design of formal garden and fountain exterior drop with hinges,

Physical Description: Formal Garden around a fountain with a figure and a pool. Side hinges lead upstage on both sides. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.371
Design of circular park fountain exterior drop,

Physical Description: Garden with fountain at center and water and trees in the background. Labeled "backing." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.372
Sketch of large circular fountain exterior drop,

Physical Description: Sketch of large fountain in paved promenade surrounded by columns. Rough sketch of trees in the background. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.373
Maquette of trellis with foliage,

Physical Description: Model depicting "stage floor" flanked by two proscenium legs of trellises with leaves. Includes note "This piece to go in front of Orchestra rail." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.374
Design of park entrance with trees exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Park entrance with stone wall and short, spiked fence at the entrance. Includes trees with overarching foliage. Labeled "No 4." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.375
Design of tropical trees exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: Leg drop of palms and trees with overarching branches. Stage left leg is missing. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.376
Design of Vatican Garden bridge exterior drop,

Physical Description: Drop of Vatican Garden with view of St. Peter's past an arched bridge with lamp. Palm trees are at stage right and a double path is beneath the bridge. Labeled on reverse side, "Stidth and Garnier." 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.377
Design of large round fountain with stairs to building exterior drop,

Physical Description: A large round fountain in a paved promenade surrounded by gardens. Stone steps lead to a landing. There is a house with an arch in the background and a statue of a crouching lion on a pedestal at stage left. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E16.378
Maquette for Streets of Verona, ROMEO AND JULIET, c. 1898

Physical Description: This maquette was part of a design package for the scenery of The Hanford-Tyler-MacLean Company's touring productions of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and The Merchant of Venice, 1898-1899. Framed. Located in art case slot A15. 0 x 0 inches




Source material newspaper and illustration journal clippings and photographs

Folder E17.1
Source material clippings of exotic locales, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed "exotic" locales, including Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E17.2
Source material clippings of exotic locales, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed "exotic" locales, including Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E17.3
Source material clippings of mountains,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed mountains, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E17.4
Source material clippings of mountains and caverns, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed mountains and caverns, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E17.5
Source material clippings of mountains and caverns, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed mountains and caverns, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E17.6
Source material clippings of mountains and caverns, part 3,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed mountains and caverns, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E17.7
Source material clippings of public buildings and spaces,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed public buildings and spaces, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E17.8
Source material clippings of public structures, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed public structures, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E17.9
Source material clippings of public structures, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed public structures, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E17.10
Source material clippings of public structures, part 3,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed public structures, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newpapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E19.11
Source material clippings of churches, monasteries, and altars, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed churches, monasteries, and altars, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E19.12
Source material clippings of churches, monasteries, and altars, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed churches, monasteries, and altars, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E19.13
Source material clippings of woods and trees, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed woods and trees, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E19.14
Source material clippings of woods and trees, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed woods and trees, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E19.15
Source material clippings of woods and trees, part 3,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed woods and trees, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E19.16
Source material clippings of gardens and woods,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed gardens and woods, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E19.17
Source material clippings of gardens and courtyards, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed gardens and courtyards, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E19.18
Source material clippings of gardens and courtyards, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed gardens and courtyards, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E20.19
Source material clippings of landscapes, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed landscapes, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E20.20
Source material clippings of landscapes, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed landscapes, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E20.21
Source material clippings of landscapes, part 3,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed landscapes, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E20.22
Source material clippings of landscapes, part 4,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed landscapes, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E20.23
Source material clippings of waterways and shores, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed waterways and shores, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E20.24
Source material clippings of waterways and shores, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed waterways and shores, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder E20.25
Source material clippings of waterways and shores, part 3,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed waterways and shores, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F1.26
Source material clippings of winter scenes,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed winter scenes, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F1.27
Source material clippings of ships and trains, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed ships and trains, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F1.28
Source material clippings of ships and trains, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed ships and trains, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F1.29
Source material clippings of military and battle scenes,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed military and battle scenes, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F1.30
Source material clippings of Medieval and Renaissance,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed Medieval and Renaissance, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F1.31
Source material clippings of history and antiquity, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed history and antiquity, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F1.32
Source material clippings of history and antiquity, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed history and antiquity, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F1.33
Source material clippings of contemporary and historical portraits,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed contemporary and historical portraits, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F2.34
Source material clippings of mythology and statuary, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed mythology and statuary, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F2.35
Source material clippings of mythology and statuary, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed mythology and statuary, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F2.36
Source material clippings of mythology and statuary, part 3,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed mythology and statuary, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F2.37
Source material clippings of angels and cherubs,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed angels and cherubs, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F2.38
Source material clippings of female nudes,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed female nudes, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F2.39
Source material clippings of furniture and moldings, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed furniture and moldings, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F2.40
Source material clippings of furniture and moldings, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed furniture and moldings, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F2.41
Source material clippings of ornamental designs and patterns, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed ornamental designs and patterns, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F2.42
Source material clippings of ornamental designs and patterns, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed ornamental designs and patterns, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F3.43
Source material clippings of ornamental designs and patterns, part 3,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed ornamental designs and patterns, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F3.44
Source material clippings of residential interiors, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed residential interiors, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F3.45
Source material clippings of residential interiors, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed residential interiors, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F3.46
Source material clippings of residential exteriors,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed residential exteriors, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F3.47
Source material clippings of exterior trim, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed exterior trim, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F3.48
Source material clippings of exterior trim, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed exterior trim, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F3.49
Source material clippings of palace interiors,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of illustrated and photographed palace interiors, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F4.50
Source material clippings of set photographs and renderings, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of photographs and renderings of stage sets, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F4.51
Source material clippings of set photographs and renderings, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of newspaper and journal clippings of photographs and renderings of stage sets, which were used as source material by Armbruster Studio. Newspapers and journals include: Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F4.52
Clippings of various newspaper and journal articles, part 1,

Physical Description: Large folder of various newpaper and journal articles about design, theatre, comics, and several other topics. Newspapers and journals include: The Conneisseur, The Columbus Sunday Dispatch, Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches



Folder F4.53
Clippings of various newspaper and journal articles, part 2,

Physical Description: Large folder of various newpaper and journal articles about design, theatre, comics, and several other topics. Newspapers and journals include: The Conneisseur, The Columbus Sunday Dispatch, Collier's Weekly, Scientific American, Moderne Kunst, Leslie's Weekly, The Decorator and Furnisher, The Christian Herald and Signs of our Times, House and Garden, Die Gartenlaube, The Deliniator, From the Seven Seas to You, Cruiseline, Uber Land und Meer, Wort und bild, New York Newsletter, Munyon's Illustrated World, Country Life in America, Mida's Illustrated World, Illustrirte Welt, Lindley Hall, Die Gartenlaube, Pacific Mutual News, Country Life in America, The Art Amateur, Woman's Home Companion, The Youth's Companion, Illustrated World, Olentangy Club, and Weihnachten Pfingstlied. 0 x 0 inches




Large Armbruster set designs from Otterbein University

Folder OTT.F5.1
Design of night and day volcano drop,

Physical Description: Double-sided design of an erupting volcano in a tropical setting with bright orange magma shown at night and also during the day on the reverse side. 9 x 8.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.2
Design of rural house surrounded by flowers exterior drop,

Physical Description: Tan and brown country house with a covered porch. There are several varieties of plants, trees, and flowers surrounding the house and a path leading away from the house with a small metal gate. Labeled with M. Armbruster and Sons address information on the back. 16.75 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F5.3
Design of country house with cow exterior drop,

Physical Description: Front of a country house with large fields in the background and a cow in the foreground done in a cartoon style. There is a large fruit tree and many notes on the front for elements, such as roosters, fencing, and a windmill, to be added and subtracted. Labeled with M. Armbruster and Sons address information on the back and "Made for Lyb.(?) + Virginia." 14 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F5.4
Design of female minstrel group in city streets exterior drop,

Physical Description: Female minstrel group parading in city streets with signs for "Cookers Female Minstrel Townhall." The group is surrounded by city buildings and a crowd of observers. 13.5 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F5.5
Design of stylized house and fence with flowers exterior drop, 1921

Physical Description: A heavily stylized drop of a white house with a brick chimney and a large golden yellow fence gate with morning glories and other flowers surrounding it. There is bright green grass and a dark blue night sky. Labeled "Olio drop" on front and includes M. Armbruster and Sons address information on the back, along with "Made June 1921 - for Turner Producing Company." 17 x 9.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.6
Design of a shack on the beach exterior drop,

Physical Description: A pencil design of a dilapidated shack near the water's edge and beach. Two ships are found in the water, one operational and one wrecked. Droopy trees and a man-made cave are close to the shack. 23.5 x 15.25 inches



Folder OTT.F5.7
Design of Egyptian columned portal interior drops,

Physical Description: Rough designs of interior portals with columns to the outside with mini Sphinx statues and green and red design work. Pyramids and desert are displayed in the background outside. In two fragile pieces. 0 x 0 inches



Folder OTT.F5.8
Design of stylized fountain on checkerboard floor cut drop,

Physical Description: Stylized design of a solid black fountain on a checkerboard floor with flowers and hedges. Has a solid golden yellow background and purple-blue drapes with gold detailing. 22 x 10.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.9
Design of outdoor palace throne room drop with sketch on reverse,

Physical Description: A marble columned outdoor throne room with a seated figure in green holding a staff at the top of red carpeted stairs. Golden dragon statues and palm plants flank the seated figure. On the reverse side, there is a hallway that is related to the drop design, possibly the hallway leading to the throne room. 22.75 x 14.25 inches



Folder OTT.F5.10
Design of snowy mountain cannon barricade drop,

Physical Description: A mountainous snowy area at sunset. There is a cannon barricade and riflemen set up at the left side that are aimed across a small valley toward a camp on the right side. 22 x 15 inches



Folder OTT.F5.11
Design of a residential city street with cobblestone roads drop, 1917

Physical Description: A city street with many two-story multicolored residential building on several street corners. The roads and sidewalks are made of cobblestone. For Jan Carlo Opera Company. Feb 1917. 9 x 8.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.12
Design of green-leaved woods leg drop,

Physical Description: Wooded area with large trees with green leaves and fairly large boulders. 20 x 13 inches



Folder OTT.F5.13
Design of wooded area with mountainous terrain leg drop,

Physical Description: Wooded area with large trees with green leaves growing out of rugged mountain terrain. 20 x 13.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.14
Design of country road landscape cut drop curtain,

Physical Description: Dirt road going past a group of houses in a clearing with green trees at the sides. There are also several splashes of red on the piece. 20 x 13 inches



Folder OTT.F5.15
Design of outdoor portal cut drop curtain,

Physical Description: An outdoor portal with a red roof surrounded by trees. 21 x 17.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.16
Design of residential building street corner exterior drop,

Physical Description: A large red multi-story residential building on street corner with a fenced park across the street and more residential buildings further down the street. Revision notes and instructions are found on the reverse side. 22 x 16 inches



Folder OTT.F5.17
Design of steam battleship at sea exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: A large battleship at sea on the right side with cannons and steam coming out of the smoke stack. Middle of drop is cut away. 23 x 13 inches



Folder OTT.F5.18
Design for Nellie Andrews Opera Company of simple loggia cut drop,

Physical Description: A simple loggia wall with arched columns. Includes minor notes on front and reverse sides. For Nellie Andrews Opera Company. 23 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F5.19
Design of a residential inner courtyard patio drop,

Physical Description: An inner courtyard patio of a large tan villa with loggia walls, paved pathways and tropical trees, flowers and other plants. Includes instructions and measurement notes on the reverse side. 18 x 17.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.20
Design of contemporary building façade cut drop,

Physical Description: An intricately detailed red brick multi-story building façade with grey stone detailing and columns. Design is contemporary for the time. 18 x 17.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.21
Rough sketch of passenger ship design with price list,

Physical Description: A very rough sketch of a passenger ship in the water. Also includes price list and other notes. 18 x 17.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.22ab
Design of Statue of Liberty landscape drop and top border design,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Landscape view of a harbor full of boats with the Statue of Liberty in the middle and docks to the left. b. Detailed tan top border with brown and blue trim. 24 x 8.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.23
Design of rocky canyon exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Rocky brown terrain with towering rock formations at each side, a few green trees and a bright blue sky. 21 x 17 inches



Folder OTT.F5.24
Design of green forest with rocky terrain cut drop,

Physical Description: Green forest area with many types of trees, brown rocky terrain and a bright blue sky. 20.5 x 17 inches



Folder OTT.F5.25
Design of stylized woods and stream drop,

Physical Description: Exaggerated style wooded area made with many bright colors. A thick section of trees are on the left, a small stream down the middle, and a hill clearing is at the right. 22.5 x 13.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.26
Design of round gateway with woman riding bird backing drop,

Physical Description: Simple designed interior backing of white stairs leading to round gateway portal with a depiction of a woman flying on a seagull with the sun behind in the middle. The gateway is flanked by one tan pillar on both sides, which are topped by green and yellow windmill objects. The wall of the drop is a two color tan and blue wave design. Labeled "Not Used" and "Backing for No. 4" and includes a rough pencil sketch on the back. 10 x 8.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.27ab
Designs of ocean/sea water set pieces,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. bottom border piece of calm blue-green ocean/sea water. Notes on back, including "Chas Brown set piece." b. bottom border piece of beach and calm blue water with a battleship and lighthouse visible in the distance. 17.5 x 5.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.28
Sketch of boardwalk and beach drop,

Physical Description: View of beach from boardwalk. On the boardwalk there is a pet store on the left and a bathhouse on the right with stairs leading to the beach in between them. The beach includes people, a kiosk, and a large beachfront hotel. Labeled "Otis Hicks" on the front and includes instructional notes on the back. 14 x 8.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.29
Design of caravan moving up hill set piece,

Physical Description: Green hills with distant winding path with a caravan of horse-drawn wagons. 11.5 x 5.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.30ab
Designs of steamship deck set pieces,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Pencil design of the deck of a two-level steamship with stairs to the upper level, two smokestacks, a pilot house, and barrels on the main deck. Notes on back, including "Winchester, KY' and "Oct. 1916." b. Larger watercolor design, nearly identical to a. Pilot house is farther away from smokestacks, which are also much larger in this design. Boat is colored white, light purple, and dark green/black and named the "Fanie Dugan." 11 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F5.31
Design of a military officer on horse with troops set piece,

Physical Description: Cut set piece of a military officer in blue with a Pickelhaube helmet on a brown horse. Behind the officer are a group of similarly dressed troops with rifles. Notes on back. 10 x 10.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.32
Design of log schoolhouse in woods set piece,

Physical Description: Small simple wood schoolhouse with several windows in the woods. The building is covered in green foliage and surrounded by trees. Includes notes on the front. 11 x 8 inches



Folder OTT.F5.33
Design of cityscape with train tracks drop,

Physical Description: Cityscape of residential area of city with elevated train tracks in the foreground and a sunny blue sky overhead. Includes detailed note on the back. 14.5 x 9 inches



Folder OTT.F5.34
Simple design sketch of door and bench, 1921

Physical Description: Very rough sketches of a door and a bench with several notes. 1921. Labeled "Made for Musgrove." 9 x 8.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.35
Sketch of windowed building facade,

Physical Description: Rough sketch of a portion of a building façade covered in vegetation with arched and rectangular paneled windows. 11.5 x 13 inches



Folder OTT.F5.36
Design of edge of city park back drop,

Physical Description: The edge of a city park with walkways, sparse trees and red flowers, and a female figure fountain. In the park, there is a man sleeping on a bench. Across the street are city buildings, which include stores like a jazz store, a clothing store, and a hotel. 16 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F5.37
Design of path to pavilion set piece,

Physical Description: Rough design of outdoor stairway path leading to a yellow pavilion atop a hill. Bottom of the stairs includes pink, purple and blue flowers and foliage. The pavilion is covered in vines and has a long tree beside it. 5 x 17.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.38
Design of light brown triumphal arch set piece,

Physical Description: Front view of a light brown and tan triumphal arch monument with a single arch. Monument includes minimal detailing with a nondescript statue on top. 10.5 x 9 inches



Folder OTT.F5.39
Designs of balustrade with columns and flowers set pieces,

Physical Description: 4 pieces. a. Cut leg piece of simple balustrade with an urn full of yellow flowers surrounded by jungle foliage and banana trees. Labeled "No. 2 L." b. Cut leg piece of simple balustrade with stairs and a small thin arch over the entrance. Green bushes flank the stairs and drooping orange, red, and green tropical trees and plants are around the balustrade. At the end of the balustrade there is a medium-sized male statue raising a sword. Labeled "No. 3 L." c. Cut set piece of simple balustrade end with a medium-sized statue with a raised arm and red, orange, and blue flowers below. d. Cut bottom border piece of balustrade with garland wrapped classical columns and red, orange, and blue flowers below. Relates to c. 12 x 9.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.40
Design of formal garden rows set piece,

Physical Description: Cut leg piece of a section of a formal garden with pop-up rows of designed hedges, grass and walkways. The hedges have pink flowers and in the grass are pink ring-shaped and yellow star-shaped flower patches. The ends of the hedges have intricate outdoor lampposts. 6.5 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F5.41
Design of pergola covered in flowers set piece,

Physical Description: Cut leg piece of a pergola with classical columns and criss-crossed beams covered in drooping purple flower vines. Under the pergola is a white lion statue and potted red and yellow flowers. Measurements on back. 9.5 x 12.5 inches



Folder OTT.F5.42ab
Design of orchard and country house cut drop and drop,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Drop of a large orchard with rows of pink flowered trees and a bright blue sky above. A pink flower vine covers a small fence with an arched entrance to the orchard. b. Cut drop of a small and simple 2-story white house with a red chimney and green window shutters. Pink flowered vines grow around the front door and large trees rise from behind the house. Corresponds with a. Includes personal message from Albert Armbruster on the back. Labeled "Springtime." For Rogers. 17 x 9 inches



Folder OTT.F5.43ab
Design of night and day volcano drop,

Physical Description: Cut drop design in two pieces. a. Large panel of an all-brown vertically striped train station entrance cut drop. Large main opening has sign stating "Entrance to all trains" above latticed design. Main entrance has to side areas labeled "Telephones Booths" and "Telegraphs." b. Smaller panel with same overall design but a small arched doorway flanked by arched ticket counter windows. 17 x 9 inches



Folder OTT.F5.44
Sketch of palace balcony drop,

Physical Description: Sketch of a view from inside a palace of a low balustrade balcony and wooded outdoor area. Includes classical columns with vines flanking the balcony entrance and a large arched window on the left side. 12 x 9 inches



Folder OTT.F5.45abc
Designs of garden exterior walls and statue leg pieces,

Physical Description: 3 pieces. a. Stage left leg set piece of off-white cut exterior garden wall end. Intricate design includes a column with a small bird figure extending out front, curled iron work detailing, and a statue of a figure playing a musical instrument on the end of the wall. Palm plants with pink flowers, some in pots, are in front of the wall. Labeled "2 R." b. Stage right leg set piece of off-white exterior garden wall end. The piece is identical to a, but with no statue and different plant arrangement. Labeled "2 L." c. Stage right leg set piece of tan exterior garden wall end. Same basic wall design of a and b, but without the bird figure. Plants are growing on the iron work and there is a large statue at the end of the wall of a male figure climbing a pile of bodies with a hawk on his shoulder. Labeled "2 L." 6 x 7 inches



Folder OTT.F5.46abc
Designs of tropical garden with statues leg set pieces,

Physical Description: 3 pieces. a. Stage left cut leg set piece of colorful stylized tropical garden. A low stone wall with a male figure statue is completely surround by palms and vibrant purple, yellow, pink, and orange flowers. The piece is hinged and labeled "No. 3 R." b. Stage left cut leg set piece of colorful stylized tropical garden. White wooden stairs hold rows of orange, pink, and yellow potted flowers. The stairs are surrounded by three palm trees and there is a medium-sized figure statue and miniature tree behind the foot of steps. Labeled "No. 1 R." c. Stage left cut leg set piece of colorful stylized tropical garden. Piece has thick vegetation including banana trees, palms, and yellow, pink and orange flowers. On the right side of the piece there is a short pillar with a male figure statue on top. Labeled "No 2 R." 8 x 11.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.47
Design of wooded area filled with flowers exterior drop,

Physical Description: Wooded area filled with green plant life and blooming pink, red, and blue flowers and a blank white center area. There is a large tree on the left side of the design with flowering vines draped over its long branches. Worn edges. 22 x 16.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.48
Design of formal living room with large glass doors interior drop,

Physical Description: A light green living room with two large glass doors to the outside. Includes blue and cream drapery, a small stairway to the right, a standing and a hanging lantern, and a small table on the right with paintings above. Labeled "Oleo Drop Curtain." 18 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.49ab
Designs of hotel lobby interior drop and cut drop,

Physical Description: 2 piece set. a. A red, orange and cream columned hotel lobby interior drop with many palm plants. Includes measurements and notes. b. Mostly red and cream hotel lobby interior cut drop. Includes double columned columns, arches, a balustrade balcony, and two palm plants on each side. Labeled "Hotel Set," "Jazz Cut drop," and "No. 402-H" and other measurements and notes on the back. 17.5 x 11 inches



Folder OTT.F6.50
Design of formal living room with large glass doors interior drop,

Physical Description: Two cherubs at center embracing on a ball in water. They are surrounded by birds, plants, and purple and red/orange/yellow flowers. 18 x 14.25 inches



Folder OTT.F6.51
Double-sided design of marching soldiers silhouette drop and Christmas toy store interior drop,

Physical Description: First side has black soldier silhouettes on a hill marching against orange sunset with cannons and a tank. Second side has a two-story toy shop with shelves and a Christmas tree on upper level with balcony and costumed figures among candy cane columns on the bottom level. 17.5 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F6.52
Design of Swiss village street market exterior drop,

Physical Description: Cobbled stone walkway with small empty market stalls. There is an icy structure in the background along with a blue sky and rainbow. 20 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F6.53
Painting of Mongol warriors confronting witches,

Physical Description: Two armored Mongol warriors on horseback confront three floating witches in drapery at night. One witch is holding a glowing crown. Mounted on board. 20 x 14.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.54
Design of Doric-columned portal interior leg drop,

Physical Description: Large portal supported by two Doric columns with blue and red detailing. Top border includes simple red flower designs. In two pieces. 30 x 20 inches



Folder OTT.F6.55
Design of wall including a painting of a country road with cows,

Physical Description: Green paneled wall detail with a painting in the middle. Painting includes a rural dirt road leading toward a large plain. Also in the painting, there is a small wooden fence, trees and shrubs, and two brown cows. "Drop curtain No. 14" on back. 18 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.56
Design of light orange and green drop curtain,

Physical Description: A simple light orange drape with an intricately designed light green, orange and red drop curtain. 18 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.57
Design of green mountain landscape drop,

Physical Description: Cliff with several green trees in the foreground and a river and large green tree covered mountain in the background. 16 x 12.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.58
Sketch of base camp drop with note, 1922

Physical Description: Rough basic sketch of base camp clearing with path down the middle, several tents on both sides and a large flagpole in the middle. Notes on front include indicating that flag is Scottish and it was made for "Landrues(?) Pro Co. Chicago." August 9, 1922. Includes separate small note with an additional diagram of the drop. 20 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.59
Design of city park and city street exterior drop,

Physical Description: View from street of city with park and several tall buildings in the background. Includes a street light on the corner and an underground entrance in the foreground. 18 x 11 inches



Folder OTT.F6.60
Rough design of ancient exterior entryway with statue leg drop,

Physical Description: Rough design with a freestanding column on each side, a few palm trees, and a female statue on the left side. 19 x 14.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.61
Design of mountain forest with river exterior drop,

Physical Description: Green forest with a large cleared path to houses in the distance. Evergreen trees are on the left side next to a rushing river and there is a large snow-capped mountain in the background with a clear, blue/orange sky. 17.5 x 13.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.62
Design of rocky canyon exterior cut drop,

Physical Description: Tan and light brown rocky canyon with small plants growing from the rocks. Middle of the piece is cut out with the canyon walls surrounding it and blue skies above it. 18 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F6.63
Design of "backing for Tableau" floral design,

Physical Description: Intricate floral design made up of shades of purple and green in the middle of a solid tan wall with a similar pattern on the bottom border. Labeled "Backing for Tableau" on back with a M. Armbruster and Sons Scenic Studio label. 17.5 x 11 inches



Folder OTT.F6.64
Design of sunset on water with brown curtain,

Physical Description: Simple gold/tan curtain framing a view of a waterway at sunset with shoreline to the right and left. Red and orange skies with clouds reflect off the water. 18 x 13.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.65
Design of green drop curtain with large boat painting,

Physical Description: Green curtain drapery with fringe and brown trim covering an intricately framed large painting of a small mountain village with a lake with boats in it. In the foreground there are two small boats headed for the green tree covered shore. Labeled "Drop Curtain No. 15." 15.5 x 12.25 inches



Folder OTT.F6.66
Design of intricate green act drop curtain with waterfall painting,

Physical Description: Green frame with floral pattern design surrounds a waterfall painting from the view of a tree-covered shore. Labeled "Act drop No. 10." 18.5 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.67
Design of dock act drop with curtains,

Physical Description: View from stone dock of water with a medium-sized sailing ship and two small boats near it. More sail boats are in the distant background, as well as, city buildings, which include a large white domed structure. On the dock there is an urn with flowers and red metal pilings. Includes solid blue and red curtains. Labeled "Act drop No. 4." 19.5 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.68
Design of painting of Heavenly lake and red curtains,

Physical Description: Landscape view of lake surrounded by trees and flowers. A man on an angelic small boat on the lake is guided by an angel from the shore. In the background there are small mountains with a giant radiating palace of Heaven just beyond them. Includes a red curtain with gold trim and a stone frame at the bottom of the painting. 23 x 16 inches



Folder OTT.F6.69
Design of rapids next to house and mountains act drop with golden curtain,

Physical Description: Painting of river rapids passing between purple mountains on the right and a wooded area with a tan two-story house and pathway to the river on the left. The shore is full of rocks with pink wild flowers growing around it. Includes a simple gold curtain and a stone frame at the bottom of the painting. Armbruster label on back and marked "No. 12." Mounted on brown board. 19.5 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.70
Design of ornately framed picture of small town beach,

Physical Description: Painting of a small town beach with simple white residential buildings on the left side. People resting on the grassy part of the shore, including a woman carrying a fruit basket on her head. Two boats are docked on the sandy part of the beach and in the distance there is a figure fishing in an alcove. There is an intricately detailed red border of the painting that includes gold designs and cherubs, red and pink flower vines, and white drapery. Mounted on thin canvas. 23 x 16 inches



Folder OTT.F6.71
Design of framed calm sea act drop with green curtains,

Physical Description: Painting of a calm sea with sailboat silhouettes in the distance and a cloudy sunset sky. Includes a white border with gold trim and floral designs and solid green curtain with gold fringe. Labeled "act drop no. 7." 19 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.72
Design of framed mountainside village act drop with red and brown curtains,

Physical Description: Painting of a path leading to a small mountainside village in the distance. In the foreground around the path is a grassy clearing and in the background there is a lake and snowcapped mountains. Includes solid brown and red curtains with fringe and a detailed brown border frame at the bottom of the painting. Labeled "act drop no. 50." Mounted on board. 17.5 x 13.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.73
Design of Scottish Highlands act drop with orange curtain,

Physical Description: Painting of a rushing river flowing through a rocky section with evergreen trees on the shore and mountains in the distance. Includes solid orange curtain with fringe and a detailed brown border frame at the bottom of the painting. Labeled "Scotch Highlands" and "No. 2 Act drop." Mounted on board. 19.5 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.74
Design of plaza with view from a loggia drop,

Physical Description: View from a loggia with a vaulted ceiling of a Renaissance-era city with views into two separate plazas. Includes many statues and stone buildings. 18.5 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.75
Design of Venetian Garden with large fountain drop,

Physical Description: Venetian-style garden entrance with dock and gondola. A very large tiered fountain is at the water's edge with a stone stairway leading to a large ornate building entrance. The walkway to the building includes three freestanding gold columns and a row of statues. The building itself has a tall archway entrance, a globe-topped tower behind the entrance wall, and it is surrounded by trees and plant life. 20 x 13 inches



Folder OTT.F6.76
Design of "Fancy Chamber" green interior drop,

Physical Description: A wall panel with a detailed wood wainscot and green walls with a minimal but detailed floral design. Includes two wood doors with elaborately designed portals. The larger of the two doors has carved figures and columns and a stained glass panel. The panel also includes a large detailed cornice with angel carvings. 16.5 x 9 inches



Folder OTT.F6.77
Two-piece maquette of plaza walkway,

Physical Description: Cut drop and drop of an Italian-style open outdoor walkway with columned and domed structures and entrances lining the path down the middle. There is a small domed structure in the foreground acting as an entrance to the walkway. The cut drop has columned supports and sculpted cherubs and angels with garland hanging above. 22.5 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.78
Design of ceiling decoration detail,

Physical Description: Gray ceiling decoration detail with blue stripes, red lines, and stained glass panels. Includes fleur-de-lis and similar floral symbols in the designs. 15 x 13 inches



Folder OTT.F6.79
Design of simple oval ceiling decoration detail,

Physical Description: Brown and green ceiling panel with wood framed oval. Oval has a plain light green fill with minimal pink and cream floral detailing. Includes perspective sketches on the reverse side. 20.5 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.80
Design for "Lilly of the Valley" of pink flowered forest cut drop,

Physical Description: Pink flowered tree on the left side and large green bush with purple flowers on the right side. A small lake/pond is in the background along with more woods. Large flying insects are flying above. 16.5 x 11.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.81
Design of cabin in woods cut drop for a Singing Act,

Physical Description: Cut drop of small simple log cabin with chimney and cut door on the right side and thick forest and trees in dark and murky greens and browns on the left side and rest of drop. Extensive instructional notes on the back. 17.5 x 11.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.82
Design of shoreline estate entrance from swamp drop,

Physical Description: Swampy jungle shore with palm trees and red flowers and more jungle visible across the water in the distance. Ornamental architectural elements like iron half arch and small female figure statue on the right side and lying cat statue on the left. 15 x 11 inches



Folder OTT.F6.83
Design of gentle valley houses with mountain landscape drop,

Physical Description: Wide gentle valley with dirt road running through the middle. Two distant isolated houses are on the slope on the right and one house is on the left. Bottom of the valley is clear, while the slopes are heavily wooded. A large mountain is in the background. Labeled "Armbruster Artist" on back. 15 x 11 inches



Folder OTT.F6.84
Design of multi-colored crystal arch cut drop,

Physical Description: Leg drop of vibrant treasure and crystals. Containers include white, blue, red, and yellow crystals supporting a skinny warped wooden beam with gems hanging from it. Also includes large circular gold ornaments. 17.5 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.85
Design of outdoor jungle fountain and stairs drop,

Physical Description: Large fountain with white stairs rising up from both sides to a light pink gazebo with a spire at the top. Simple red arches are at the bottom of each stairwell. Jungle foliage appears in the background. 17 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.86abc
Design of tropical bridge cut drop and tropical set pieces,

Physical Description: 3 pieces set. a. Tropical drop of side view of a small wooden bridge over water leading to a gazebo on the right side. Palm trees and other tropical foliage with pink flowers are present. b. Set piece of green, orange, and bright red palm trees and bushes. c. set piece of green thick-trunked palm tree with jungle foliage in the background. Instructional notes on the back. 19 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F6.87
Design of country church landscape drop,

Physical Description: Fenced dirt path leading to a small steepled brown church. Low hills with sparse trees on left and right and setting sun in the background. Labeled "Moonshine." 14 x 11 inches



Folder OTT.F6.88
Design of round gateway with columns and stairs cut drop,

Physical Description: Green cut out portal gateway with marble stairs. Includes a solid black background, red drape on the left side, yellow drape on the right side, and two flanking marble columns. 15.5 x 10.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.89
Sketch of southwestern villa landscape drop,

Physical Description: Landscape sketch of desert dirt drive to a Latin American villa. Sparse tropical trees and foliage and a small low corner wall with urns on the left side of the drive. 18 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F6.90
Design for Oh, Oh, Cindy! of palace drops,

Physical Description: Landscape drop of golden castle and palace atop a large single purple/pink peak. Waterfall flows from the right side of the peak into a small stream in front of the peak. Large columned arches break off from the left side of the peak. Green urn in foreground and blue sky with clouds in the background. Sketch on the back. 18 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.91
Design for Oh, Oh, Cindy! of palace drops,

Physical Description: Cut drop of stairway leading to round white portal gateway. Giant lit candles flank the gateway. The wall is a simple paneled design of purple, dark orange, and navy. Labeled "Stairway of Stars" with additional notes on the front and back. 18 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F6.92ab
Design for "Hayes + Floyd" of exterior street shop cut drops,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Cut drop of two side-by-side storefront exteriors with cut out doors. One store is a red brick "Luggage Shoppe" with a store sign for "Trunks - Hand Bags - Leather Goods," two second floor windows, and red and white striped awning. Second store is a green stone "Jazz Dance Hall" with second floor windows. Extensive instructional notes on the back. b. Cut drop of two more side-by-side storefront exteriors with cut out doors. One store is a green "Pawn Shop" with tan roof and brick chimney. Storefront window has goods and a sign for "Money to Loan on Valuables." Second store is a tan "Hat Shop" with storefront window with hats on display and a small red and white striped awning. Includes extensive notes on back. 18 x 10.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.93
Design for "Chas Brown" of village and harbor drops,

Physical Description: Landscape drop of New York harbor on a clear bright day with calm blue water. Statue of Liberty is shown with a small nearby boat in the water and the faint outline of the city in the distance. For Chas Brown. 15 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F6.94
Design for "Chas Brown" of village and harbor drops,

Physical Description: Cut drop of a "General Store" on the right and "Hotel" on the left side with a tree extending across the drop to form the top border. The hotel is a two-story orange-brown building with a brown door and the store is yellow with red trim and a cut out door. Includes extensive instructions and alterations on the front and back. 17 x 10.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.95
Design for "Chas Brown" of village and harbor drops,

Physical Description: "Village Back Drop" with road going through the center of the drop. Small yellow post office is on the left side with a white barber shop behind it and a blacksmith across the road on the right side. Possible white church surrounded by trees in the background. Labeled "Marcus Show." 16 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F6.96
Design of similar tavern cut drops,

Physical Description: Drop of tavern named "Leon Rouge" with cut out window and door. The tavern is tan with a red roof and brown trim and pink flowers in planters. The tavern is located in a village with a stone road running through the middle with similarly designed buildings across the street on the right side. 17 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F6.97
Design of similar tavern cut drops,

Physical Description: Drop of tavern named "Le Chat" with cut out door. The tavern is tan with a red roof and brown trim and pink flowers in planters. The tavern is located in a village on the left side with a stone road running along a dock on the right side where there are two docked sailboats. Across the water there is a faint skyline of more similar buildings. 17 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F6.98
Design of American flag and crest cut drop,

Physical Description: Cut drop of giant American flag draped over a dark blue background and with a large bronze bald eagle figure and crest. 18 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F6.99
Design of Parisian dress shop exterior drop,

Physical Description: Two-story dress shop entrance exterior with display windows on both floors. Building is tan and dark green with sign name penciled in, "Mayo's Parisian Model Shop." Top floor has incomplete mannequins with rough depictions of various garments and the shades pulled up. Bottom floor has complete mannequins in display windows and a gold and blue front door. Four figures are in the left window wearing orange, red, yellow gowns with sign reading, "Fancy Evening Gowns." One figure in the right window is wearing a simple dress with sign reading, "Fall Wearing Apparel." Labeled "Mayo + Verma" (?) with notes on the back. 19 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.100
Design of "Morningside Apartments" lobby drop,

Physical Description: Checker-floored lobby with classical columns leading to a pink-walled hallway of apartment doors. Red draped arch entrance in on the right and a glass-walled room is on the left with sign for "Morningside Apartments." 22 x 13.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.101
Sketch of swamp land with trees drop,

Physical Description: Drooping swamp trees, foliage, and beach-style fencing lining a path leading to an opening. 22.5 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.102
Sketch of flowery wooded area leg drop,

Physical Description: Tree leg drop with a slight gradient background. There are two thin trees with flowers at the bases on the left leg, one with green leaves and one with orange. On the right side there is a large tree with green leaves and pink blossoms and branches stretching across the top border. 22.5 x 14.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.103
Sketch of small town center drop,

Physical Description: Rough sketch of small town center road junction. Buildings on the left include Hotel, Post Office, and General Store, and "Drugs + Pop." Across the street on the right, there are two buildings, one with the sign "Wagon Fixin." In the background there is a train station and a building with a clock tower. Labeled "Dick Franklin, New Philadelphia Ohio, June 29th (high noon). 20 x 13 inches



Folder OTT.F6.104
Sketch of log cabin and tree cut drop,

Physical Description: Rough sketch of a log cabin with chimney on the left side covered in foliage. A large tree on the right side extends its branches to the cabin with the space between cut out. 21 x 15 inches



Folder OTT.F6.105
Folder for "Al G. Field Minstrels" labeled "New Set",

Physical Description: Large brown folder used to hold designs labeled "Al G. Field 1901, Buffalo" and "New Set." 21.5 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F6.106
Simple model of black and white block design set,

Physical Description: Solid black background with white 2D simplified block columns with similar design on the top border. For unnamed minstrel show. Includes notes on the back. 21 x 9.5 inches



Folder OTT.F6.107
Design of sea landscape drop with ships and castle,

Physical Description: Sea landscape with shore in the foreground and on the right side. In the distance, three armed steam ships are heading toward an island with a castle or fortification on it. Shores are mostly green or sandy with a few red palm trees. A pencil sketch of the island fortification is on the reverse side. 17.5 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F6.108
Two-piece maquette of rocky cove with small sailboat,

Physical Description: Design with drop and leg drop of rough water cove with rocky terrain in the background. A cutout small sailboat has been added to the water in the drop. The cut drop has rocky cliffs on both side with small trees growing out. Instructions for producing a lightning effect are found on the reverse side of drop. 18 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F6.109
Sketch of city slum street drop,

Physical Description: City street slum with residents working outside. Includes a "Nickel and Dime Store," "Vodvill" building featuring ballet, and a "Livery Stable." Many corrections and notes appear on the front. 19.5 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.110
Design of Egyptian market/bazaar leg drop,

Physical Description: Leg drop with bazaar tent coverings on top border, a lion statue with palm on the left side, and an obelisk on the right side. 18 x 13 inches



Folder OTT.F7.111
Designs of stylized night mountain drop,

Physical Description: Double-side design. On one side there is a painted stylized black night mountain with pink and light blue accents. On the other side is a pencil sketch of the same design. 20 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.112
Design of castle wall and tropical trees exterior leg drop,

Physical Description: Castle wall on the left side with multiple cannons sticking out of a castle tower. On the right side there are red and green tropical palm trees. 19 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.113
Design of beach with contemporary hotel landscape drop,

Physical Description: Design with drop and leg drop of rough water cove with rocky terrain in the background. A cutout small sailboat has been added to the water in the drop. The cut drop has rocky cliffs on both sides with small trees growing out. Instructions for producing a lightning effect are found on the reverse side of drop. 18 x 10.5 inches



Folder OTT.F7.114
Design of balustrade balcony with walkway cut drop,

Physical Description: Cut drop of balustrade balcony with walkway at the center. Includes an intricately designed arch with spiral designs and urns full of flowers overhead. Red, yellow, and green flowers are found around the whole piece. 19 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.115
Design of thick flower cut drop,

Physical Description: Cut drop of a circle of flowers and plant life in a simple style. Flowers are red, dark pink and light yellow with many green leaves and brown branches. 16.5 x 11 inches



Folder OTT.F7.116
Design of harvest cut drop,

Physical Description: Cut drop of a circle of crops around the opening including pumpkins, watermelon, tomatoes, and hay bundles. In the background is a field with numerous hay bundles. 20 x 16 inches



Folder OTT.F7.117
Design of Japanese style painting drop,

Physical Description: Painting in several panels done in classical Japanese style. In largest panel at top there are various elaborately design lanterns hanging from cherry blossoms on a tan background. In the bottom panels there is a mother in a kimono doing her various daily duties. Attached piece on the back. 16 x 20 inches



Folder OTT.F7.118
Design of giant red lyre cut drop,

Physical Description: Cut drop of giant lyre at center flanked by 2 triple columned columns forming a large ogee arch. The whole piece is done in a shade of red. 20 x 14.5 inches



Folder OTT.F7.119
Design of rocky canyon tent leg drop,

Physical Description: Leg drop with a massive rocky brown/orange cliff on the left side and a tent in front of another massive cliff with a tree growing out of it on the right side. 22.5 x 16 inches



Folder OTT.F7.120
Design of greenhouse conservatory leg drop,

Physical Description: Leg drop of greenhouse interior with wrought iron arch spanning from a pergolas on each side. Includes a curved glass ceiling and potted and hanging red flowers. 23 x 14 inches



Folder OTT.F7.121
Design of "Mississippi Cabaret" exterior entrance cut drop,

Physical Description: Cut drop of "Mississippi Cabaret" exterior building entrance with intricate spiral detailing around doorway, columns, overhang, posters and windows. Posters show nude female figures dancing. 23 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.122
Sketch of wooded clearing pathway drop,

Physical Description: Detailed sketch of pathway through a lightly wooded clearing. More trees appear on the left side and there is a small stream on the upper right side. 14.5 x 11 inches



Folder OTT.F7.123
Sketches of "Lemon Center Post Office" exterior drop,

Physical Description: Double-sided rough sketches of two concepts for "Lemon Center Post Office" and surrounding stores. One side includes post office with general store, while the other side includes a separate general store and saloon across the street. Both include a railroad crossing and signs that say "Road to Ruin Co." 17 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.124
Sketch of valley landscape drop,

Physical Description: Detailed sketch of gentle valley landscape with sparse trees and stream at the bottom. 15 x 11.5 inches



Folder OTT.F7.125
Design of drug store interior drop with soda fountain,

Physical Description: Inside of a drug store looking toward the windowed entrance with an arched ceiling and large shelves of multicolored bottles on both sides of the store. Shelves have advertising posters on the ends. Includes a cash register on the left, a place for a soda fountain, and candy on a small island aisle in the middle. Notes on back. 20 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.126
Design of biplane in sky drop,

Physical Description: Dark blue and black biplane in flight in the bright blue sky. 18 x 11.5 inches



Folder OTT.F7.127
Design of villa plaza with statue drop,

Physical Description: Drop of plaza with a statue of a figure with one arm raised in circular grassy area in the center. A tan building with a loggia and a red roof is found in the background. In the foreground there is a metal fence with a horse statue on a stone corner column. Brown and green palms and red flowers are found on the right side and throughout the piece. 18 x 11.5 inches



Folder OTT.F7.128
Design of mansion formal garden exterior drop,

Physical Description: Rough design of white mansion with red roof on the right side with stairs leading to formal garden. Sparse intricately design trees of various sizes are found around a simple walkway in the middle. A row of hedges is shown on the right side. 17 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.129
Design of battleship deck cut drop,

Physical Description: A mostly grey battleship dock with very large cannons at the center. Steam stacks with smoke and a large tower are found in the background and an American flag hangs from a pole on the right side of the drop. 18 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.130
Design of angels in clouds cut drop,

Physical Description: Double layered cut drop of several angels among white clouds looking toward the cut center of the drop. Includes measurement notes on the front. 17 x 11 inches



Folder OTT.F7.131
Design of canyon cliffs cut drop,

Physical Description: Brown canyon cliffs on each side with very sparse green plants and trees growing out of the rocks and a bright blue sky at top border. 18 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.132
Design of 1920s era street drop with car,

Physical Description: Black 1920s car parked in middle of city intersection with Police Garage on the left side and a store on the right side. Numerous city buildings are in the background. Rough pencil sketch of city area with car on the back with notes. 19 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.133
Design of 1920s era city park drop with car,

Physical Description: Black 1920s car parked in front of police station building on the left side of the drop. On the right side is barren park with a few trees and a distant fountain in the middle of the park. The park is surrounded by red large city buildings and there is a 3-bulb street lamp in the foreground. For Jennings and Mack. Noted instructions on the front. 18 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.134
Design of seaside street with shops trap,

Physical Description: Circular seaside street with a Curio Shop and a large Seaside Hotel entrance on the right and bath houses on the left. Beach in the background. Notes on back. 16 x 9 inches



Folder OTT.F7.135
Design of red columned entrance with awnings cut drop,

Physical Description: Mostly red cut drop of building entrance with red wood support columns and red and white striped awnings. Includes intricate design work throughout in an Arabian style and red and purple palms on both sides. 16 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F7.136
Design for Dr. Dippy's Sanitarium of a light green interior drop,

Physical Description: Basic light green sanitarium interior with simple white around three doorways. Includes a sign labeled "Rules." 18 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F7.137ab
Design of lattice garden entrance cut drop and tree set piece,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. white latticed garden entrance with small stairs leading to three arches with lanterns hanging from the top. Includes medium-sized fountains with figures under the two side arches and hedges at the bottom. Pink flowers and green leaves are found all over the drop, especially in the lattice. b. Medium-sized tree set piece with pink flowers and green leaves. 17.5 x 11.5 inches



Folder OTT.F7.138ab
Designs of "Edmonds + Healy Combined Shows" tent entrance cut drops,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. white tent entrance to side show labeled "Edmonds + Healy Big Combined Shows" supported by multicolored flag poles. Poster of attractions on front of tent include Petrified Man, Rodium(sic.) (Rodin) Dancer, Wild Man, and Fat Girl. b. Unfinished version of a, but with more realistic pictures on posters. 19 x 13 inches



Folder OTT.F7.139
Design of formal garden gated entrance drop,

Physical Description: Outside of closed iron gate with two pillars with ball finials and a low stone wall covered in vines. A large tree extends from behind the wall and the wall includes a barred opening on the left side. 18 x 11 inches



Folder OTT.F7.140
Design of columned Antebellum-style mansion entrance exterior drop,

Physical Description: Front of a large ionic columned Antebellum-style mansion. On the side there are 4 large windows and secondary entrance. On the left there is a gated entrance with a pathway leading to the front door of the mansion. 19 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.141
Sketch of tree-lined walkway to building,

Physical Description: Unfinished sketch of tall thin trees lining a walkway down the middle to a small building with latticed windows and a large stairway and front door. 19 x 13 inches



Folder OTT.F7.142
Promotional art for "Quo Vadis" of arrest of Lygia scene,

Physical Description: Guards being ordered to capture Lygia with women praying around her. Includes Roman sculpture and columns, and many trees and white flowers. Titled "F.C. Whitney and Edwin Knowles Great London and New York production of 'Quo Vadis'" and labeled Act 1. Scene 2. Arrest of Lygia. Not Armbruster, Taylor. 19 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.143
Sketch of façade design detail,

Physical Description: Very intricately detailed façade design with some portions unfinished. Includes columns detailed with floral designs and two carved eagles supporting a large arch with floral designs. In the middle are two arched windows with a crest above with elaborate floral designs. 11 x 15 inches



Folder OTT.F7.144
Design of beachfront view of water back drop,

Physical Description: View of water from beachside fortification perspective with stairs in the middle leading to the beach. Fortified structure with cannons and a raised flag are on the left side and a porch is on the right side. Palm trees are on both sides and in the distance there is a lighthouse and a steamship. 19 x 11.5 inches



Folder OTT.F7.145
Design for "Lasses White" of a "Florida Garden" home on street drop,

Physical Description: Street view of a yellow Florida suburb home with an orange roof. Includes a yellow and white striped awning on front window and green front door. Garage is on the right side of the house along with palm trees and the ocean can be seen in the background. For Lasses White. 12 x 8 inches



Folder OTT.F7.146
Design for "Frank Webb" of drugstore interior drop, 1922

Physical Description: Light green drugstore interior with brown checkered floor and shelves of bottles labeled Perfumes, Waters, and Toilet Articles. Includes three counters and two sets of chairs and tables next to the window. Notes on modifications on front. June 1922. 12 x 8 inches



Folder OTT.F7.147
Design of stylized terrace arch cut drop, 1914

Physical Description: Stylized fantasy purple terrace arch design. Includes stone curb with tan pots and exaggerated hedges and yellow structures in the background. December 1914. 19 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F7.148ab
Design of round sea portal with stairs cut drop and backing,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. cut drop of round portal gateway with stairs in the middle of the night sea/ocean. Gateway is purple and green coral and the stairs are white. b. backdrop of waves crashing under a full moon with birds flying across. Labeled "Jack Clifford." 16 x 10 inches



Folder OTT.F7.149
Design of purple sunset on water landscape back drop,

Physical Description: Calm green/blue sea with purple land in the background and the sun above. Instructions on the back. 17 x 11 inches



Folder OTT.F7.150
Design of stylized sun over idyllic pond drop,

Physical Description: Stylized drop of small pond surrounded by groups of flowers in many colors. Orange sun above is shooting sun rays down onto the pond. 16 x 10.5 inches



Folder OTT.F7.151
Design of log cabin in woods cut drop,

Physical Description: Cut drop of heavily wooded area with log cabin with a cut out door on the right side and rocks on the left side. Labeled "Plantation cut drop" with additional notes on the back including "For Rogers, Nov. 9." 19 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.152
Design of simple stylized arch with large flying insects cut drop,

Physical Description: Non-realistic stylized cut drop of blue outlined arch with a yellow fill. Inside the arch design are large solid orange circles and giant flying insects. 15 x 8.5 inches



Folder OTT.F7.153
Design of palace with long stairs exterior drop,

Physical Description: Landscape drop of yellow domed white palace and cathedral with extravagant winding stairs leading down to a garden. Surrounded by large green trees with purple mountains in the background and blue sky and clouds above. Labeled "Drop No. 3." 15 x 10.5 inches



Folder OTT.F7.154
Design of "Exchange Bank" exterior street view drop,

Physical Description: Street corner view of "The Exchange Bank" building with outdoor sign. Windows of the buildings display signs for "Union Central Life Insurance" and "The Capitol Cigar Co." Across the street on the left is a street lamp with sign saying "Bill Posting Co.," "Broadway Theatre Attractions - Blanch Doty." 19 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.155
Simple models of Arabic palace interior,

Physical Description: Simple stand-up model of intricate orange, tan and green Arabic palace interior with notched arches and columns. One panel displays a throne. 15 x 9 inches



Folder OTT.F7.156
Simple models of Arabic palace interior,

Physical Description: Simple stand-up model of intricate yellow, red and purple Arabic palace interior with very detailed notched arches and columns and hanging lanterns. 15 x 9 inches



Folder OTT.F7.157
Design for "Old Time Minstrels" of lakeside cabin in woods drop,

Physical Description: Drop of fenced lake in the woods in muted greens and blues with a log cabin on the right side. Trees on both sides with clearing into the lake in the middle. Notes on back. 16 x 10.5 inches



Folder OTT.F7.158
Design of desolate rocky cliff drop,

Physical Description: Rocky snow covered cliff edge with large leafless bushes on the right side. Large boulders are at the cliffs edge and a purple snowcapped mountain range is in the background. Notes on back. 16 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.159ab
Designs of matching Asian gazebo set pieces,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Rough cut out Japanese gazebo set piece with stairs, slim support columns, and a traditional red Japanese roof. Includes flowers in front of the gazebo and trees behind. b. Gazebo on platform with slim support columns and a traditional Asian roof. Gazebo is surrounded by trees. 12 x 12 inches



Folder OTT.F7.160
Designs of Asian garden and house drop and set piece,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Asian garden with path, traditional archway, and stone lantern. In the background is a small pond and bridge and on the right side there is a small building with a red roof. Numerous multicolored flowers surround the drop and there are cherry blossom trees on the left side. b. skinny set piece of multicolored flowers in front of a traditional Asian building. 17 x 11 inches



Folder OTT.F7.161
Design of Asian town road landscape drop, 1921

Physical Description: Dirt road passing through the outskirts of a small Japanese town. Large sweeping green plains and occasional trees and pagodas are found in in the background. Labeled "Rogers" and "Road to Pekin(sic) drop." September 1921. 17 x 9 inches



Folder OTT.F7.162ab
Designs of initialed arch with flowers top border pieces,

Physical Description: 2 pieces. a. Top border piece of intricate wrought iron archway with green vines hanging from square latticework. Red flower garlands hang from arch and there is a lyre crest in the middle with letter "F." b. Identical to a, but with initials "ACF." 19 x 7 inches



Folder OTT.F7.163
Design of beachside hotel with car exterior drop,

Physical Description: Side view of parked 1920s-era black car parked in drive between a beachside 4-story hotel on the right and the beach on the left. The hotel has a loggia, red roof and an American flag flying from the top of the hotel. Pots of pink flowers are located around the hotel and a row of trees are on the left side of the drop before the beach. Labeled "Fabes + McTowan" on back with additional notes. 18 x 10.5 inches



Folder OTT.F7.164
Design of urban residential front door exterior drop,

Physical Description: Urban residential building on the corner with stairs leading to front door entrance. Includes small wrought iron balconies on windows and trees growing on the right side of the entrance. Other urban buildings are present across the street from the street corner on the left side. Labeled "Jerry and Stephen" on the back. 23 x 16.5 inches



Folder OTT.F7.165
Design of colorful columned, arched, and canopied plaza leg drop #1,

Physical Description: Colorful red, green, and yellow outdoor plaza leg drop. Includes a columned gold building on the left with arches, flowers on the second floor window, and a red roof. On the right, there is red building structure with stairs leading through an open columned archway. Above there is a very large arch with a yellow and green sheet with fringe and an orange sheet with red designs canopied over the opening. 27 x 20 inches



Folder OTT.F7.166
Design of colorful columned, arched, and canopied plaza leg drop #2,

Physical Description: Same overall layout of SPEC.TRI.ARM.OTT.F7.165 but with more prominent pillars and less vibrant colors on the canopies and designs. The canopies are colored blue, red, and green with orange fringe and on the right side of the design there is a fountain basin in front of the column and archway. 27 x 20 inches



Folder OTT.F7.167
19th Century lithograph for "Mrs. F. Martin: Renovator of Carpets amd Feathers",

Physical Description: 19th Century green cloth lithograph for "Mrs. F. Martin: Renovator of Carpets and Feathers." Established 1890, 445 S. Front Street 0 x 0 inches



Folder OTT.F7.168
Set design of isolated beach houses drop,

Physical Description: Drop of sunny and calm oceanside beach with five beach houses near the water. 27 x 20 inches



Folder OTT.F7.169
Set design of ballroom entrance drop,

Physical Description: Unfinished drop design of a luxurious elaborate entrance. Steps lead to a large glass double door with blue drapes with gold fringe hanging above. Columns and arches continue on the sides with the same drapery. Statues of adolescent children are detailed into the columns. The left side of the design is unfinished but sketched out. 27 x 20 inches



Folder OTT.F7.170
Maquette of a columned garden,

Physical Description: Maquette of a columned white stone garden pergola with stairs. The maquette is made of 3 cut drop designs and 1 back drop design. In the design, the pergola is surrounded by plants and pink flowers. The design also includes a sign for "Melody Land" and the backdrop includes a man-made pond with additional white stone columned structures and plant life. For Lasses White. 0 x 0 inches



Folder OTT.F7.171
Design of orange drape cover top border piece,

Physical Description: Top border cut drop piece of hanging orange and red intricately designed drape covers. 0 x 0 inches



Folder OTT.F7.172
Set design of residential interior with wood paneling,

Physical Description: Set design of a residential interior flat drop with a door, a large window, and a fireplace. The lower half of the wall includes wood paneling and columns and there is a very rough design of a large painted mural that spans the entire design found above the paneling. Includes measurements on the back. 0 x 0 inches



Folder OTT.F7.173
Set design of simple white and dark green residential interior,

Physical Description: Design of residential interior room drop witha very simple design. White walls with green accents and furniture. The room includes two doors, a window, a simple desk and mirror, a small table and three hanging paintings. On the left side there is a rough design of a figure in a white cloak or gown. 0 x 0 inches



Folder OTT.F7.174
Set design for A Texas Steer of a desert landscape,

Physical Description: Design for a drop of a desolate red and tan desert landscape with small cacti, rocks, and desert foliage in the foreground and low lying hills/mountains in the background. For Tim Murphy, A Texas Steer. 0 x 0 inches



Folder OTT.F7.175
Three very large miscellaneous set design pieces,

Physical Description: Three very large miscellaneous set design pieces, that include a New York harbor drop design with the Statue of Liberty, a mountain-side cottage drop design with a nearby creek, and a simple green garden cut drop design with pink and blue flowers. 0 x 0 inches




Armbruster paint stencils from Otterbein University

Folder OTT.F8.1
Paint stencils of patterned designs, Part 1,

Physical Description: 12 repeating pattern paint stencils of line, drop, wave and bulb designs. 0 x 0 inches



Folder OTT.F8.2
Paint stencils of patterned designs, Part 2,

Physical Description: 11 repeating pattern paint stencils of wave, circle, and unusual shape designs. 0 x 0 inches



Folder OTT.F8.3
Paint stencils of patterned designs, Part 3,

Physical Description: 12 repeating pattern paint stencils of wavy and straight line designs. 0 x 0 inches



Folder OTT.F8.4
Paint stencils of patterned designs, Part 4,

Physical Description: 11 repeating pattern paint stencils of simple and intricate shape designs. 0 x 0 inches



Folder OTT.F8.5
Paint stencils of patterned designs, Part 5,

Physical Description: 11 repeating pattern paint stencils of simple and intricate shape, ripple, and crisscross designs. 0 x 0 inches



Folder OTT.F8.6
Paint stencils of individual designs, Part 1,

Physical Description: 12 individual non-repeating paint stencils of a torch, a fleur-de-lis, crests and other simple and intricate shape designs. 0 x 0 inches



Folder OTT.F8.7
Paint stencils of individual designs, Part 2,

Physical Description: 8 individual non-repeating paint stencils of fleurs-de-lis, wheel, and other intricate shape designs. 0 x 0 inches



Folder OTT.F8.8
Paint stencils of individual designs, Part 3,

Physical Description: 5 individual non-repeating paint stencils of large floral and simple and intricate shape designs. 0 x 0 inches