Research Catalog

Title

Architectural drawings and interior designs for various commissions [graphic], between 194-? and 196-?

Author

Bockman, George.

Publication

[between 194-? and 196-?]

Items in the Library & Off-site

Details

Description

18 drawings,13 blueprints, 6 paintings in a box : graphite, crayon, ink, colored pencil, conté crayon, watercolor, photographic reproductions, b&w and color; 81 x 92 cm or smaller (some folded), box 46 x 83 x 7 cm

Summary

Architectural drawings and interior decorative designs for various commissions and clients.

Subject

• Architecture, Domestic > Designs and plans > Drawings
• Interior decoration > Drawings

Genre/Form

• Interior design drawings.
• Architectural drawings.

Note

• Title devised by cataloger.
• Some works are signed: GB, George Bockman A.I.D.
• Primary supports include paper, tracing paper, bristol board, and cardboard. Some works are mounted on cardboard.
• Collection includes photostatic reproductions of architectural drawings and blueprints.

Source (note)

• Estate of George Bockman

Biography (note)

• George Bockman, who died in 1979, was a graduate of Pratt Institute. He was best known as a dancer, choreographer, and stage designer. These drawings represent his work in architectural drawing and interior design.

Contents

• Folder 1. Architectural designs for Arbuckle House, Brewster, Mass. R.J. Sullivan, Architect (47 Commercial Wharf, Boston, Mass.). Photostats of architectural drawings. Includes: Floor plan and specifications (5 copies), Details (4 copies), Elevations (4 copies), and Structurals (4 copies).
• Folder 2. Architectural designs for Hostatter, Inc. The projects for various clients are attributed to various decorators. All are drawn and signed by George Bockman, A.I.D. Includes designs for furniture, cabinetry, and panelled walls: 9 blueprints and 1 drawing (includes detailed views) .
• Folder 3. Architectural designs for the residences of Miss. S. Berson, Mr. & Mrs. J. Selden, and Mr. & Mrs. Herman Michaelis (LaGrangeville, New York). Includes designs for cabinetry and panelled walls, and a floorplan: 4 blueprints; and 1 drawing.
• Folder 4. Reproduction of a drawing for an interior design identified as the "Rheingold Rest." Client: J.W. Anderson Adv. This design may have been for Rheingold's "Little Old New York" attraction at the 1964 World's Fair. One drawing (photoreproduction).
• Folder 5. Interior designs for a conference room (with a view overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge). Includes 4 mixed media paintings (graphite, watercolor, crayon, watercolor, etc.; on paper, watercolor paper, and board) and 1 negative photostat of a drawing. The designs show different color schemes and finish materials for the furniture, walls, floors, and fixtures.
• Folder 6. Interior design for an office (2 views). Two drawings in graphite on onionskin paper mounted in a gray paper frame on a black matte board.
• Folder 7. Department store designs (interior and exterior views). Reproduced in sepia prints (5 items) and 2 black prints (the shop sign is labeled "Morrisons").
• Folder 8. Interior design for a kitchen. Painted on board.
• Folder 9. Interior design for a living room (in a garden setting). Drawing in black and colored graphite on onionskin paper, matted.
• Folder 10. Interior design for a living room (in an urban setting). Painted on board.

Call Number

JQJ 15-1

OCLC

905019903

Author

Bockman, George.

Title

Architectural drawings and interior designs for various commissions [graphic], between 194-? and 196-?

Imprint

[between 194-? and 196-?]

Biography

George Bockman, who died in 1979, was a graduate of Pratt Institute. He was best known as a dancer, choreographer, and stage designer. These drawings represent his work in architectural drawing and interior design.

Source

Gift; Estate of George Bockman, 1980.

Occupation

Drafters.

Interior decorators.

Research Call Number

JQJ 15-1