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Pratt Institute

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Found in 61 Collections and/or Records:

Walter Scott Perry Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-012
Abstract Walter Scott Perry (1855-1934) was the first head of the Institute’s School of Fine and Applied Arts. His vision and views as an art educator provided direction for the growth of the art programs at Pratt during the school’s formative years. In addition to his work at the Institute, Perry lectured frequently on art, architecture, and sculpture, served as an associate editor at the Prang Educational Company, and wrote numerous articles and books on Egyptian art, art education in public...
Dates: 1887 - 1934; Majority of material found within 1889 - 1923