The papers of Porter Blanchard measure 0.5 linear feet and date from 1914-1983. The collection document's Blanchard's life and career as a functional silversmith through personal correspondence, autobiographical and creative writings, personal business records such as client notes and an administrative file, printed material and photographs. Also found are technical design sketches.
Scope and Contents:
The papers of Porter Blanchard measure 0.5 linear feet and date from 1914-1983. The collection document's Blanchard's life and career as a functional silversmith through personal correspondence, autobiographical and creative writings, personal business records such as client notes and an administrative file, printed material and photographs. Also found are technical design sketches.
Arrangement:
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
Biographical / Historical:
Porter Blanchard (1886–1973) was a functional American silversmith living and working in Pacoima, California. Born in Gardner, Massachusetts Blanchard learned the trade of the silversmith from his father, George Porter Blanchard. In 1923, Porter Blanchard moved to Burbank, California, where he established a studio for silversmithing. Between the 1930s and 1950, he operated a shop in Hollywood, then worked from his home in Pacoima from the 1940s until his death in 1973. Blanchard was a member of the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts and was awarded their title of medalist in 1944.
Provenance:
The papers were donated by Blanchard's daughers Rebecca Adler and Alice E. Wise in 1985.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Rights:
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Porter Blanchard papers, 1914-1983. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.
