School and Family Charts: Chromatic Scale of Colors

This vintage educational chart, titled 'School and Family Charts,' presents a detailed chromatic scale of colors, accompanied by a manual of object lessons and elementary instruction. Published by Harper & Brothers, it features a central color wheel illustrating harmonious and discordant complementary colors, with various color segments labeled and numerically coded. The chart also includes supplementary tables and descriptive text explaining color combinations and properties. Designed for educational purposes, it serves as a visual guide to understanding color theory, likely intended for students and families in the late 19th or early 20th century. The intricate design and historical context make it a valuable piece for art education, design history, and vintage ephemera collections.