DR1988:0383
Description:
- This reprographic copy shows a small country house, with a series of ponds and fountains descending down from the main terrace. There is a small sketch plan at the upper left, which shows the layout of the rooms on the main floor and the levels of the garden terraces. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be linked to the article "Music in Stone" published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
architecture, landscape architecture
printed in the 1920s or 1930s
Perspectival view and plan showing a small country house and garden
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DR1988:0383
Description:
- This reprographic copy shows a small country house, with a series of ponds and fountains descending down from the main terrace. There is a small sketch plan at the upper left, which shows the layout of the rooms on the main floor and the levels of the garden terraces. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be linked to the article "Music in Stone" published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
architecture, landscape architecture
photographs
Quantity:
29 file
ARCH242865
Description:
Images for various articles - listed by author, content, or magazine theme: Diana Agrest Barcelona Karen Bermann Biosphere Jennifer Bloomer Blow-Up (film) Cynthia Davidson - Portraits (of) Durham Crout Diller & Scofidio Dionysus (statue) Disney Duany, Plater-Zyberk (Seaside architecture) Earth Electrotecture Images Feminine Images Huis Ten Bosch Katsura Palace - Japanese Architecture Jeffrey Kipnis - Shirdel (Bahram) , Zago (Andrew), Kipnis - Scottish National Museum Los Angeles Riots Lightness Images Mall of America Mount Fuji Napoleon III - De Morny - Second Republic France Science Photos (Kwinteresque) Telephone Twin Peaks (TV show) War Writing Illustrations (Scott) Wolf Images - Any 14
assembled 1990-2001?
Images for various articles - listed by author, content, or magazine theme
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ARCH242865
Description:
Images for various articles - listed by author, content, or magazine theme: Diana Agrest Barcelona Karen Bermann Biosphere Jennifer Bloomer Blow-Up (film) Cynthia Davidson - Portraits (of) Durham Crout Diller & Scofidio Dionysus (statue) Disney Duany, Plater-Zyberk (Seaside architecture) Earth Electrotecture Images Feminine Images Huis Ten Bosch Katsura Palace - Japanese Architecture Jeffrey Kipnis - Shirdel (Bahram) , Zago (Andrew), Kipnis - Scottish National Museum Los Angeles Riots Lightness Images Mall of America Mount Fuji Napoleon III - De Morny - Second Republic France Science Photos (Kwinteresque) Telephone Twin Peaks (TV show) War Writing Illustrations (Scott) Wolf Images - Any 14
photographs
Quantity:
29 file
assembled 1990-2001?
DR1988:0366
Description:
- This drawing shows a design for the layout of the top half of a page, with the heading executed in pen and black ink, and the text indicated with green pencil lines. The heading was written inside a scrolled border which also incorporates an elevation of a pair of french doors in a stone frame surmounted by a sundial. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be linked to the article "Music in Stone" published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
architecture
1920s or 1930s
Page layout with the head title for "Emphasis on Doorways"
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DR1988:0366
Description:
- This drawing shows a design for the layout of the top half of a page, with the heading executed in pen and black ink, and the text indicated with green pencil lines. The heading was written inside a scrolled border which also incorporates an elevation of a pair of french doors in a stone frame surmounted by a sundial. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be linked to the article "Music in Stone" published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
architecture
Detail for the plasterwork between the fluting of the columns for Electric House, Battersea Borough
DR1988:0395
Description:
- This reprographic copy shows a design for plaster ornament consisting of a frieze of lightbulbs with electrical cords and swags. - This work is part of an incomplete group of possibly working reprographic copies for Electric House, Battersea Borough, designed by the borough architect, Henry Hyams. The group also includes some reprographic copies which may have been used for publication purposes. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be directly linked to an article published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
architecture, interior design
printed November 1926
Detail for the plasterwork between the fluting of the columns for Electric House, Battersea Borough
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DR1988:0395
Description:
- This reprographic copy shows a design for plaster ornament consisting of a frieze of lightbulbs with electrical cords and swags. - This work is part of an incomplete group of possibly working reprographic copies for Electric House, Battersea Borough, designed by the borough architect, Henry Hyams. The group also includes some reprographic copies which may have been used for publication purposes. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be directly linked to an article published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
architecture, interior design
DR1988:0411
Description:
- This reprographic copy shows the interior of a room with two rows of columns supporting a barrel vaulted arch over the central aisle. The rest of the ceiling is coffered. The room is identified as a furniture showroom because the walls of the room are lined with furniture and there are several groups of people standing around a few chairs and rugs in the centre of the room. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be linked to the article "Music in Stone" published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
architecture, interior design
printed in the 1920s or 1930s
Perspective showing the interior of a room, probably a furniture showroom
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DR1988:0411
Description:
- This reprographic copy shows the interior of a room with two rows of columns supporting a barrel vaulted arch over the central aisle. The rest of the ceiling is coffered. The room is identified as a furniture showroom because the walls of the room are lined with furniture and there are several groups of people standing around a few chairs and rugs in the centre of the room. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be linked to the article "Music in Stone" published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
architecture, interior design
DR1988:0358
Description:
- Comparison with DR1988:0359, 'Plans and Elevations for Electric House ...', identifies these projections as sections and plans for Electric House. - This work is part of an incomplete group of possibly working reprographic copies for Electric House, Battersea Borough, designed by the borough architect, Henry Hyams. The group also includes some reprographic copies which may have been used for publication purposes. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be directly linked to an article published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
architecture
printed late 1926 or 1927
Sections and floor plans for Electric House, Battersea Borough
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DR1988:0358
Description:
- Comparison with DR1988:0359, 'Plans and Elevations for Electric House ...', identifies these projections as sections and plans for Electric House. - This work is part of an incomplete group of possibly working reprographic copies for Electric House, Battersea Borough, designed by the borough architect, Henry Hyams. The group also includes some reprographic copies which may have been used for publication purposes. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be directly linked to an article published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
architecture
DR1988:0410
Description:
- This reprographic copy shows two elevations for onyx mosaics designed to be backlit. The onyx landscapes are rendered in coloured pencil. - This work is part of an incomplete group of possibly working reprographic copies for Electric House, Battersea Borough, designed by the borough architect, Henry Hyams. The group also includes some reprographic copies which may have been used for publication purposes. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be directly linked to an article published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
interior design
printed March 1927
Elevations for onyx niches for showrooms, Electric House, Battersea Borough
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DR1988:0410
Description:
- This reprographic copy shows two elevations for onyx mosaics designed to be backlit. The onyx landscapes are rendered in coloured pencil. - This work is part of an incomplete group of possibly working reprographic copies for Electric House, Battersea Borough, designed by the borough architect, Henry Hyams. The group also includes some reprographic copies which may have been used for publication purposes. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be directly linked to an article published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
interior design
DR1988:0386
Description:
- This reprographic copy shows an imitation mother-of-pearl lamp shade to be suspended by a bronze chain. There is a thumbnail sketch of the design in the lower right corner. - This work is part of an incomplete group of possibly working reprographic copies for Electric House, Battersea Borough, designed by the borough architect, Henry Hyams. The group also includes some reprographic copies which may have been used for publication purposes. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be directly linked to an article published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
interior design
printed late 1926 or 1927
Elevation and half plan for a lamp shade for Electric House, Battersea Borough
Actions:
DR1988:0386
Description:
- This reprographic copy shows an imitation mother-of-pearl lamp shade to be suspended by a bronze chain. There is a thumbnail sketch of the design in the lower right corner. - This work is part of an incomplete group of possibly working reprographic copies for Electric House, Battersea Borough, designed by the borough architect, Henry Hyams. The group also includes some reprographic copies which may have been used for publication purposes. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be directly linked to an article published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
interior design
DR1988:0401
Description:
- This reprographic copy shows a design for a plaster frieze for the ceiling ribs in the showrooms of Electric House, Battersea Borough. The design includes lightbulbs, electrical cords, and swags. - This work is part of an incomplete group of possibly working reprographic copies for Electric House, Battersea Borough, designed by the borough architect, Henry Hyams. The group also includes some reprographic copies which may have been used for publication purposes. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be directly linked to an article published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
interior design
printed November 1926
Detail for the plaster frieze on showroom ceiling ribs, Electric House, Battersea Borough
Actions:
DR1988:0401
Description:
- This reprographic copy shows a design for a plaster frieze for the ceiling ribs in the showrooms of Electric House, Battersea Borough. The design includes lightbulbs, electrical cords, and swags. - This work is part of an incomplete group of possibly working reprographic copies for Electric House, Battersea Borough, designed by the borough architect, Henry Hyams. The group also includes some reprographic copies which may have been used for publication purposes. - The style of many of these drawings and reprographic copies by Henry Hyams (DR1988:0332 - DR1988:0414) suggests that they were possibly for periodical illustrations. Hyams contributed articles to the periodicals 'The Builder' and 'The Architect'. Two objects in the CCA collections can be directly linked to an article published prior to 1926 in 'The Architect'; a reprographic copy (DR1988:0357) and a drawing (DR1988:0364) (Who's Who in Architecture, 161).
interior design
photographs
Our Old Home
PH1979:0602.02
Description:
Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts. He started writing seriously in 1846 and spent the years 1853 to 1857 in England as the American Consul in Liverpool. The collection of essays that constitute 'Our Old Home' comes from the journals he kept during his stay in England. After spending two years in Italy he returned to the United States and completed his final novel, 'The Marble Faun' and 'Our Old Home'. This 594-page book comprises 14 photogravures, one engraving, a Title page and a Contents and list of illustrations and Index : Title page: Our Old Home by Nathaniel Hawthorne annotated with passages from the author's note-book, and illustrated with photogravures Volume II. Cambridge. Printed at the Riverside Press. MDCCCXCI. Verso of title page: Copyright, 1863 by Nathaniel Hawthorne Copyright, 1870 By Sophia Hawthorne Copyright, 1883, 1890 By Houghton, Mifflin & Co. All rights reserved Two Hundred and Fifty Copies Printed No. 69 Contents and list of Illustrations: [Photogravures executed by A.W. Elson & Co. Boston] Lord Nelson Frontispiece NEAR OXFORD Blenheim The Thames at Oxford from Folly Bridge Magdalen College, Oxford, from the Cherwell SOME OF THE HAUNTS OF BURNS Robert Burns Burn's Birthplace, Alloway Parish, near Ayr The Auld Brig o' Doon, Ayr Alloway Kirk A LONDON SUBURB A Country House The Houses of Parliament UP THE THAMES London Bridge Tower of London, showing Traitor's Gate St. Paul's Cathedral Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey OUTSIDE GLIMPSES OF ENGLISH POVERTY An English Almshouse CIVIC BANQUETS Index
architecture
1891
Our Old Home
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PH1979:0602.02
Description:
Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts. He started writing seriously in 1846 and spent the years 1853 to 1857 in England as the American Consul in Liverpool. The collection of essays that constitute 'Our Old Home' comes from the journals he kept during his stay in England. After spending two years in Italy he returned to the United States and completed his final novel, 'The Marble Faun' and 'Our Old Home'. This 594-page book comprises 14 photogravures, one engraving, a Title page and a Contents and list of illustrations and Index : Title page: Our Old Home by Nathaniel Hawthorne annotated with passages from the author's note-book, and illustrated with photogravures Volume II. Cambridge. Printed at the Riverside Press. MDCCCXCI. Verso of title page: Copyright, 1863 by Nathaniel Hawthorne Copyright, 1870 By Sophia Hawthorne Copyright, 1883, 1890 By Houghton, Mifflin & Co. All rights reserved Two Hundred and Fifty Copies Printed No. 69 Contents and list of Illustrations: [Photogravures executed by A.W. Elson & Co. Boston] Lord Nelson Frontispiece NEAR OXFORD Blenheim The Thames at Oxford from Folly Bridge Magdalen College, Oxford, from the Cherwell SOME OF THE HAUNTS OF BURNS Robert Burns Burn's Birthplace, Alloway Parish, near Ayr The Auld Brig o' Doon, Ayr Alloway Kirk A LONDON SUBURB A Country House The Houses of Parliament UP THE THAMES London Bridge Tower of London, showing Traitor's Gate St. Paul's Cathedral Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey OUTSIDE GLIMPSES OF ENGLISH POVERTY An English Almshouse CIVIC BANQUETS Index
photographs
1891
architecture