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Object Name |
Suite, Bedroom |
Source |
Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House Museum |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Statewide Settlement (1869-1896) |
Chronological Tag |
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900) |
Catalog Number |
2018.033.003 |
Credit line |
Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House Museum - Mason City, Iowa |
Description |
This oak furniture set, built during the 1880s, was originally used in Dr. George and Eleanor Stockman's daughter's bedroom. This bedroom was located in the house that architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed for the Stockman family in Mason City, Iowa in 1908. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions in a lesson on art culture in Iowa. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
On a previous visit to Mason City, Wright met the Stockmans and asked him to build a two-story, four bedroom home for them. Wright agreed, and used a previous plan he had published in the "Ladies Home Journal" entitled the "A Fireproof House for $5,000". The open-floor plan, L-shape home was completed in 1908 however, the house was sold in 1924 when George and Eleanor Stockman retired. |
Notes on Related Objects |
Object is related to the following library resources, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.045.165-History of Franklin and Cerro Gordo Counties |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - State/National |
County Tag |
Cerro Gordo |
People |
Stockman, George Stockman, Eleanor Wright, Frank Lloyd |
Relation |
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Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Arts & Culture |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House Museum and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
