Wijdeveld (H. Th.) graphic and architectural designs, 1919-1979

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Summary

Title:

H. Th. Wijdeveld graphic and architectural designs

Dates:

1919-1979

Creators:

Wijdeveld, H. Th., 1885-1987

Abstract:

Typographical and architectural designs by the Dutch architect Hendricus Theodorus Wijdeveld, in original drawings and printed examples.

Extent:

0.83 linear feet (2 boxes)

Language:

Collection material is in English

Preferred citation:

H. Th. Wijdeveld, Graphic and architectural designs, 1919-1979, Research Library, The Getty Research Institute, Accession no. 970088

http://hdl.handle.net/10020/cifa970088

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains typographical designs by the Dutch architect Hendricus Theodorus Wijdeveld, in original drawings and printed examples (c. 70 items). Also included are drawings, original and reproduced, for his architectural designs (6 items). Several items, including invitations and a newspaper article, are about Wijdeveld.

Examples of Wijdeveld's typographical designs include letterheads, invitations, advertisements, manifestos and prospectuses (c. 45 items). His designs for magazines are represented by layouts and printed proofs for Wendingen; a printed cover for Bouwkundig Weekblad Architectura (1927); rough designs (1924) and 11 issues of Architectura (1922). Book designs include proof sheets for a book by J.W. Schotman (1927), and 1 printed example each of 2 books (by Albert Vogel, Albert A. Plasschaert) published by Van Loghum Staterus en Visser (1919).

Architectural designs, all by Wijdeveld, include reproduced and original drawings for the following projects: display rooms for the 1925 Paris Exposition; a theater in Amsterdam, possibly the unbuilt theater at the Plantage Middenlaan, 1921; the International Werkgemeenschap Cultuurcentrum, 2 drawings dated 1954, 1959; Groot Bentveld, a plan for a new ‘villa wijk' dated 1954; design for a house and studio, possibly for himself, dated 1958.

The collection contains a few items about Wijdeveld: 2 invitations to exhibitions of his work (1953, 1967); an invitation to his 90th birthday reception and a short text set to music by his son-in-law for the occasion (1975); and an interview with Wijdeveld by Hans Vogel, published in the daily newspaper, Het Parool, 1979 February 9.

Arrangement note

Arranged in 2 series: Graphic designs, 1919-1979; Architectural designs, 1921-1924, 1954-1959

Biographical / historical:

Dutch architect who is also known for Wendingen, a magazine for the decorative arts and architecture founded by Wijdeveld in 1918.

Acquisition information:

Received in 1997

Processing information:

Processed by J. Gibbs

Physical location:

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Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:: Architecture, Modern--20th century--Designs and plans
Architecture, Modern--20th century--Periodicals
Architecture--Netherlands
Book design
Graphic arts
Graphic design (Typography)
Magazine design
Architectural drawings--Netherlands--20th century
Layouts
Letterheads

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid prepared by J. Gibbs.
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2016-02-11T10:26-0800

Access and use

Restrictions:: Open for use by qualified researchers.
Terms of access:: Contact Library Rights and Reproductions.