September 11, 1944
The living room which won first prize for Brooklyn, and third prize for the city as a whole, in a contest sponsored late last term by the Furniture Stores Guild of New York, in cooperation with the Art Department of New York High Schools, will be on display at the Brooklyn Museum for a month, starting Friday, September fifteenth, at 4:00 p.m.
This room is the work of Patricia Scott, age 14, a pupil in Midwood High School. Its outstanding characteristic is the use of harmonizing shades of drapes and accessories, although selected in the price-range practicable for a family with not more than $3,600 yearly total income, give the impression of costing far more than the budgeted amount.
"This exhibit is the first of a series which the Brooklyn Museums hopes to display from time to time,” according to Mrs. Michelle Murphy, Curator of the Industrial Division. “It was set up for the Guild by C. Ludwig Baumann and Company, Brooklyn, a member, and original sponsor of the contest idea. Invitations to view Patricia Scott’s room have been sent by Mrs. Laurance P. Roberts, Director of the Brooklyn Museum to the principals, art teachers and art pupils in all Brooklyn High Schools.”
“Exhibit of Patricia Scott’s room which was the Brooklyn winner in the first home furnishing competition held late last term, should stimulate participation in the forthcoming fall contest, details of which will shortly be sent to all art teachers,” said Miss Virginia Murphy, Art Director of New York High Schools. “The purpose of all competitions held by the Furniture Stores Guild, in cooperation with my department, is to encourage the practical utilization of what is taught high school pupils regarding functional design, color, harmony, and furniture placement so that the American home of tomorrow may express more beauty and comfort.”
The Furniture Stores Guild room occupies an alcove on the fifth floor of the Brooklyn Museum.
OPENING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, AT 4:00 P.M. PROMPTLY
PHOTOGRAPHER REQUESTED
Brooklyn Museum Archives. Records of the Department of Public Information. Press releases, 1942 - 1946. 07-09/1944, 087. View Original
