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Plates from Abraham Swan's "A Collection of Designs in Architecture" (1775). Or other architectural treatise showing various architectural details. 10 negatives, 1951

 File — Box: 217, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Most of the topics identified in this subseries relate generally or tangentially to Kimball's studies in art, architecture and early American history. The unidentified photograph of a cat and dog is an exception. While clippings and photographs comprise most of the documentation, there are also a series of oversize photostats Kimball made of the architectural drawings of John McComb Jr., the architect who designed New York City's Old City Hall of 1811. Correspondence and a few catalogues are also included, as well as a special issue of Vanity Fair devoted to America's Sesquicentennial.

Dates

  • 1951

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials predominantly in English with some material in French and German.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Series: 22 linear feet

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository

Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States