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Album Page, Architectural Details, Bâle, September 27, 1887
This is a Album page. It was created by Whitney Warren Jr.. It is dated September 27, 1887 and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is graphite on cream paperboard tipped into binding with fabric. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.
This object was
donated by
Mrs. William Greenough.
It is credited Gift of Mrs. William Greenough.
Its dimensions are
31 x 23.9 cm (12 3/16 x 9 7/16 in.), irregular
It has the following markings
Paper-maker's mark: embossed in support at lower left corner of sheet: an oval with "J M P" in center, ornament above and a small banner that reads "BRISTOL" below. Note, the side of the mark that has a raised surface is the verso.
It is inscribed
Recto, in graphite, clockwise from upper right corner: (inscribed in circle) 56 / 68; the beam is about 15 ft... supports / a pretty balcony; Bâle / Sept 27th 1887; top of door filled in wide iron work / very pretty idea / [see next Planche]; chimney top; Belfry Belfries / gilt gilt.
Cite this object as
Album Page, Architectural Details, Bâle, September 27, 1887; Whitney Warren Jr. (American, 1864–1943); Switzerland; graphite on cream paperboard tipped into binding with fabric; 31 x 23.9 cm (12 3/16 x 9 7/16 in.), irregular; Gift of Mrs. William Greenough; 1943-51-136