Blaisdell Grease Pencil, Used by Lillian F. Schwartz

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Artifact Overview

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Grease pencil

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.575

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.

Material

Wax
Paper (Fiber product)
String (Fiber product)

Color

Yellow (Color)
Beige (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 0.375 in
Length: 6.625 in

Inscriptions

on front: Berol Blaisdell CHINA-MARKER / BRITE / YELLOW / 170 T
Blaisdell Grease Pencil, Used by Lillian F. Schwartz