Public Library Ink Drawing by Paul N. Norton, Heritage Collection, Framed
Entry/Object ID
2019.1.65
Description
Public Library Ink Drawing by Paul N. Norton: - "Public Library" 10th & Felix Sts, St. Joseph, MO. - - Part of Heritage Collection. c. 1950-1960. Descriptive label included. Framed.
First National Bank, St. Joseph, MO commissioned a set of ink drawings of St. Joseph buildings and parks, called the Heritage Collection that they made available to the public.
Paul N. Norton (1909-1984) was an American artist from Moline, Illinois. He painted more than 500 watercolors in his career, created memorable logos for companies such as Dairy Queen and Pella Windows. He was commissioned by companies and cities to create illustrations of landmark buildings and places. His paintings can be found hanging in the White House, U.S. Capitol, the Iowa Governor's Mansion and Tahoma Village among others.
Made/Created
Artist
PAUL N. NORTON
Date made
1950
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