MC 15
Realia
Miscellaneous objects related to the field of ceramics, including pottery tools former classrooms and faculty used to educate one’s understanding of the history of the NYSCC
Collection:
Acquisition: ongoing
Processed: Susan Strong, Elizabeth Gulacsy Updated: Laura Habecker, 2020
The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Scholes Library
Series Descriptions
Miscellaneous objects related to the field of ceramics, include pottery tools.
See also, Daniel Rhodes (rhodes-MC4) for his pottery tools.
See also, Charles F. Binns, (binns-MC1) for drafting tools
Collection
Box 1
Slide rule for computing cement compounds. With instruction for use. 1939.
Slide rules inscribed “Scholes” given by the family.
Slide rule.
Tools for pottery making.
One set of unknown source
One set owned by Myrtle French (has her initials) Items from display prepared by Aaron Hydrick, c 2003
Ceramic scissors
Panametrics Accuscan Insulator
3 platen drive, probably late 90s (ceramic garnet on steel) Misc.
Booklet: Useful Tables for Engineers and Steam Users, c.1953 by Babcock and Wilcox.
Folder of tables, measurements and misc. standards.
Box 2
Ceramic glaze samples from Val Cushing.
Powder glaze samples from the Clay Store.
