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1898
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Luxfer Prism Glass Tiles 1897. Four Luxfer
Prism Glass Tiles. The concept was simple, refraction of light to the back
of room. Electrical lights were in their infancy. Thomas Edison did not even
invented the incandescent electric light until 1879. Luxfer Prism Company
was not incorporated until 1897. The first date imprinted on this tile is
October 4, 1881. In 1881, James G. Pennycuick, secured a patent for
illuminating tiles to be used in vault-lights in Boston Massachusetts,
Patent No. 247,996, dated October 4, 1881. In October, 1896, John M. Ewen
Henry M. Bacon, Thomas W. Horn, and James Pennycuick founded the Radiating
Light Company in Chicago. Two months later they changed the name to
Semi-prism Glass Company and finally, in March 1897, to Luxfer Prism
Company. Text imprinted in glass: "Luxfer. Patented. October 4, 1881. August
12, 1884. Feb’y 17, 1885. May 5, 1885. August 11, 1885. Jan’y 29, 1889.
Feb’y 21, 1893. June 2, 1896. October 6, 1896. Jan’y 5, 1897. March 23,
1897. March 30, 1897. March 6, 1897. April 13, 1897. April 27, 1897. June 1,
1897. July 13, 1897. On December 7, 1897, Frank Lloyd Wright was issued a
total of 41 patents, all but one was for the design on the face of the glass
tile. It appears that only one design, his first, was ever produced...
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0026.10.0721 |
1898
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Designed Luxfer Prism, Large "V" (Purple Tint).
Of the 41 Wright designs for the Luxfer
Prism Company, it appears that only the first (No. 27,977) was produced. The
patent describes it as having "lines of ornamentation produced upon the
prism-light by variations in the surface-levels. These ornamental lines take
the form of circles, arcs of circles, squares, and the like, arranged
concentrically about the center C and interlacing or overlapping each other.
The whole forms a grid-like sort of ornament." It become one of Luxfer’s
dominate tile designs. Patent specification: "My invention relates to
designs for prism-lights. The essential features of my design are found in a
prism-light comprising a body with prisms on one side and on the other a
series of concentrically-arranged ornamental lines which interlace or
overlap each other, so as to produce a grid-like appearance." |
1897.01.0399 |
1898
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Designed Luxfer Prism, Small "V" (Clear).
Of the 41 Wright designs for the Luxfer
Prism Company, it appears that
only the first (No. 27,977) was
produced. The patent describes
it as having "lines of
ornamentation produced upon the
prism-light by variations in the
surface-levels. These ornamental
lines take the form of circles,
arcs of circles, squares, and
the like, arranged
concentrically about the center
C and interlacing or overlapping
each other. The whole forms a
grid-like sort of ornament." It
become one of Luxfer’s dominate tile designs.
Patent specification:
"My invention relates to designs
for prism-lights. The essential
features of my design are found
in a prism-light comprising a
body with prisms on one side and
on the other a series of
concentrically-arranged
ornamental lines which interlace
or overlap each other, so as to
produce a grid-like appearance." |
1897.02.0600 |
1898
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Designed Luxfer Prism, No "V" (Black).
Of the 41 Wright designs for the Luxfer
Prism Company, it appears that
only the first (No. 27,977) was
produced. The patent describes
it as having "lines of
ornamentation produced upon the
prism-light by variations in the
surface-levels. These ornamental
lines take the form of circles,
arcs of circles, squares, and
the like, arranged
concentrically about the center
C and interlacing or overlapping
each other. The whole forms a
grid-like sort of ornament." It
become one of Luxfer’s dominate tile designs.
Patent specification:
"My invention relates to designs
for prism-lights. The essential
features of my design are found
in a prism-light comprising a
body with prisms on one side and
on the other a series of
concentrically-arranged
ornamental lines which interlace
or overlap each other, so as to
produce a grid-like appearance." |
1897.03.1000 |
1898
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Designed Luxfer Prism, Medium "V" (Purple Tint).
Of the 41 Wright designs for the Luxfer
Prism Company, it appears that
only the first (No. 27,977) was
produced. The patent describes
it as having "lines of
ornamentation produced upon the
prism-light by variations in the
surface-levels. These ornamental
lines take the form of circles,
arcs of circles, squares, and
the like, arranged
concentrically about the center
C and interlacing or overlapping
each other. The whole forms a
grid-like sort of ornament." It
become one of Luxfer’s dominate tile designs.
Patent specification:
"My invention relates to designs
for prism-lights. The essential
features of my design are found
in a prism-light comprising a
body with prisms on one side and
on the other a series of
concentrically-arranged
ornamental lines which interlace
or overlap each other, so as to
produce a grid-like appearance." |
1897.04.0101 |
1898
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Designed Luxfer Prism,
With Leaded Band, Medium "V" (Purple Tint).
Of the 41 Wright designs for the Luxfer
Prism Company, it appears that
only the first (No. 27,977) was
produced. The patent describes
it as having "lines of
ornamentation produced upon the
prism-light by variations in the
surface-levels. These ornamental
lines take the form of circles,
arcs of circles, squares, and
the like, arranged
concentrically about the center
C and interlacing or overlapping
each other. The whole forms a
grid-like sort of ornament." It
become one of Luxfer’s dominate tile designs.
Patent specification:
"My invention relates to designs
for prism-lights. The essential
features of my design are found
in a prism-light comprising a
body with prisms on one side and
on the other a series of
concentrically-arranged
ornamental lines which interlace
or overlap each other, so as to
produce a grid-like appearance." |
1897.05.0101 |
1900
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B. Harley Bradley Residence,
Kankakee, Illinois, Original Dining or Sitting Room Leaded Art Glass Window
1900 (1900 - S.052). Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1900. The Bradley
Residence is one of Wight’s earliest Prairie Houses, and is considered by
most to be his first. The depth of Frank Lloyd Wright’s design incorporated
interior furnishing, carpets, built-ins, art glass windows and landscaping,
creating a complete harmonious design. The Bradley House incorporated many
design elements that defined Prairie styled houses. Low pitched gabled
roofs, broad overhangs, dominate horizontal lines, the exterior finished in
stucco and horizontal bands of art glass windows. The B. Harley Bradley
House featured over ninety leaded art glass windows. Art glass windows and
doors throughout the house utilized a variation of the same design. They are
also more complex than any of Wright’s earlier designs. This is the first
time that the design continues through a number of windows. Multiple windows
create a single design. The angles in the windows mimic the angles of the
roof line. Windows were executed in three different lead cames, 1/2", 5/16",
3/16". The glass is clear with accents of white and red glass. The skylight
in the dining room is more elaborate in design and is considered the most...
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0041.49.0122 |
1906/1969
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Unity
Temple (1904 - S.096) Glass fragment. Section of glass from original 1906
light fixture in Unity Temple, Oak Park, Ill. designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
"This is to certify that the attached section of glass is No. 104 (111, 141)
of 200 sections from the original leaded glass light fixture in Unity
Temple, Oak Park, Ill. May 28, 1969. These were offered to raise funds for
the restoration of the Unity Temple. Opaque glass: approximately 1 x 1 x
.10" thick. Information sheet 4.75 x 3.75. Includes 2.25 x 3 Jewel case for
storage. |
0064.10.0912 0064.12.0614 0064.13.0614 |
C 1927
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Frank L. Smith Bank, Dwight, Illinois, Glass Paper
Weight, Circa 1927 (1905 - S.111). Original glass paper weight from the
Frank L. Smith First National Bank, Dwight, Illinois. The bank was designed
by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1905. Produced by the Cruver Mfg. Co. of Chicago.
Text on face: "The First National Bank of Dwight. United States Depository.
Member of Federal Reserve Association. Capital and Surplus $85,000.00.
Cruver Mfg. Co. Chicago." The photograph was taken from 1927-1928. The Ivy
on the front of the building was just beginning to cover the left and right
side of the front elevation. By 1928, the ivy nearly covered the front of the
building. The time is 1:27pm. The ivy in the photograph appears to be hand
tinted. Size: 4.5 x 3.125 x .75. Weight: 14 oz. |
0199.05.0321 |
1938
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Florida Southern College Stained Glass. Dark Green insert for Pfeiffer Chapel.
Many of the Wright buildings on the campus contain these colored glass
L-shaped pieces that are embedded in the concrete walls and 9 x 36" blocks.
3 x 4. |
0460.03.0806 |
1938
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Florida Southern College Stained Glass. Light Green insert for Pfeiffer Chapel.
Many of the Wright buildings on the campus contain these colored glass
L-shaped pieces that are embedded in the concrete walls and 9 x 36" blocks.
3 x 4. |
0460.04.1206 |
1938
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Florida Southern College Stained Glass. Orange insert for Pfeiffer Chapel.
Many of the Wright buildings on the campus contain these colored glass
L-shaped pieces that are embedded in the concrete walls and 9 x 36" blocks.
3 x 4. |
0460.05.1206 |
1938
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Florida Southern College Stained Glass. Orange insert for Pfeiffer Chapel.
Many of the Wright buildings on the campus contain these colored glass
L-shaped pieces that are embedded in the concrete walls and 9 x 36" blocks.
.6 x .6. |
0460.06.1206 |
C 1940
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Imperial
Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, Sherry Glass Circa 1940 (1915 - S.194). Frank Lloyd
Wright was commissioned and began designs in 1915. (Early preliminary
drawings are dated 1913,
Frank Lloyd Wright
Renderings, V 12, plate 61 & 62.)
Construction began in 1917 and on July 4, 1922 the first section of Wright’s
Imperial Hotel opened. In August 1923 the hotel was complete. On September
1, 1923 a major earthquake destroyed Tokyo. The Imperial Hotel stood. A
tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright. The 1952
Imperial Restaurant Guide listed 10
Restaurants in the Imperial Hotel. 1) Café Terrace. 2) Imperial Viking. 3)
Main Dining Room. 4) Grill Room. 5) Prunier Room. 6) Theatre Restaurant. 7)
Sukiyaki & Tempura. 8) Phoenix Lounge. 9) Skoal Bar. 10) Garden Bar. 11)
Grill Bar. Not listed are the Private Dining Rooms on the second level and
the Banquet Hall on the fourth level. Clear and tinted green glass. Frank
Lloyd Wright designed the china for the hotel’s main dining room. The
porcelain china is rimmed with an elegant checkerboard pattern of matt and
gilt gold. The decorative border mimics the design of the windows in the
Imperial Hotel designed by Wright. The motif for the windows, had narrow
bands of gold-leaf checkerboard alternating with clear glass. The Monogram
incorporates a thin "IH" within the hanging checkerboard...
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0531.84.0220 |
C 1940
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Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, Small Clear Wine Glass
Circa 1940 (1915 - S.194). Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned and began
designs in 1915. (Early preliminary drawings are dated 1913,
Frank Lloyd Wright
Renderings,
V 12, plate 61 & 62.) Construction began in 1917 and on July 4, 1922 the
first section of Wright’s Imperial Hotel opened. In August 1923 the hotel
was complete. On September 1, 1923 a major earthquake destroyed Tokyo. The
Imperial Hotel stood. A tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright. The 1952
Imperial Restaurant Guide
listed 10 Restaurants in the Imperial Hotel. 1) Café Terrace. 2) Imperial
Viking. 3) Main Dining Room. 4) Grill Room. 5) Prunier Room. 6) Theatre
Restaurant. 7) Sukiyaki & Tempura. 8) Phoenix Lounge. 9) Skoal Bar. 10)
Garden Bar. 11) Grill Bar. Not listed are the Private Dining Rooms on the
second level and the Banquet Hall on the fourth level. Frank Lloyd Wright
designed the china for the hotel’s main dining room. The porcelain china is
rimmed with an elegant checkerboard pattern of matt and gilt gold. The
decorative border mimics the design of the windows in the Imperial Hotel
designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The motif for the windows, had narrow bands
of gold-leaf checkerboard alternating with clear glass. The Monogram
incorporates a thin "IH" within the hanging...
Continue... |
0531.87.0820 |
C 1966
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Glass
dish. Herman T. Fasbender Medical Clinic, Circa 1966 (1957 - S.424). Thomas
Olson, an apprentice with Frank Lloyd Wright from 1952 to 1962, and friend
of Dr. Werner Fasbender Jr., encouraged the doctor to commission Wright to
design his medical clinic. Fasbender’s father, Herman Fasbender Sr., was
also a doctor in Hastings. When Dr. Fasbender Jr. outgrew the space in 1966,
he sold the clinic to Production Credit Association. In 1970, Production
Credit sold the buildings to dentists John Thibodo and J. K. Kugler. Smoked
glass dish produced by the Production Credit Association. Golf and red. 6.75
x 5. |
1679.11.0915 |
C 1980
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Avery Coonley Playhouse, Riverside, Illinois, Leaded
Art Glass Triptych Windows, Circa 1980 (Not Dated.) (1912 - S.174).
Reproduction of the Avery Coonley Playhouse Triptych Leaded Art Glass
windows. After Frank Lloyd Wright. This is a very close representation, but
not exact. The upper third of each panel is very close to the original with
minor variations. The lower two-thirds has been condensed in height. No
manufacturer’s marks on the frame or glass could be found. We searched the
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation catalogs going back to the mid-1980s, but
found no examples. We finally contacted the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
and they did not recognize it as one of their licenced products. Oakbrook
Esser Studio, does have a licence to produce Wright art glass, but this was
not manufactured by them. We can only surmise that this may have been
manufactured prior to the Foundation licencing products. Both the art glass
and frame are well constructed. Designed by Frank
Lloyd Wright in 1912. Mrs. Queene Ferry Coonley graduated from Vassar
College in 1896 and married Avery Coonley in 1901. They had one child,
Elizabeth Ferry Coonley, born in 1902. Mrs. Avery (Queene Ferry) Coonley, a
believer in the early childhood education, attempted to enroll her daughter
in Kindergarten...
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1996.65.0123 |
1987
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Meyers
May Stained Glass Panel. Produced in conjunction with the 1986-1987
restoration of the Meyer May House, Grand Rapids, MI. 6 x 12. |
1987.22.0700 |
1990
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Harley Bradley Residence, Kankakee, Illinois, Glass
Panel Circa 1990 (Not dated) (1900 - S.052). Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
in 1900. The Bradley Residence is one of Wight’s earliest Prairie Houses,
and is considered by most to be his first. The depth of Frank Lloyd Wright’s
design incorporated interior furnishing, carpets, built-ins, art glass
windows and landscaping, creating a complete harmonious design. The Bradley
House incorporated many design elements that defined Prairie styled houses.
Low pitched gabled roofs, broad overhangs, dominate horizontal lines, the
exterior finished in stucco and horizontal bands of art glass windows.The B.
Harley Bradley House featured over ninety leaded art glass windows. Art
glass windows and doors throughout the house utilized a variation of the
same design. They are also more complex than any of Wright’s earlier
designs. This is the first time that the design continues through a number
of windows. Multiple windows create a single design. The angles in the
windows mimic the angles of the roof line. Windows were executed in three
different lead cames, 1/2", 5/16", 3/16". The glass is clear with accents of
white and red glass. On this glass panel, enamel colors are individually
applied to a single sheet of glass. The glass panel is framed...
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1990.191.0822 |
1991
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Glass
Etching - Lake Geneva Hotel Window Replica. Etching of the Lake Geneva
Hotel Window named “Tulip”. Purchased at Fallingwater. Glass panel 8 x
8. |
1991.38.0391 |
1992
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B. Harley Bradley Residence, Kankakee, Illinois, Dining Room Skylight Glass
Panel 1992 (1900 - S.052). Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1900. The
Bradley House dining room skylight is more elaborate in design that the
windows Frank Lloyd Wright designed for the house, and is considered the
most sophisticated and lavish art glass designed by Wright According to
Sloan, Light Screens, 2001, p.94, the skylights mirrored the size and
placement of the dining room table. This panel was repeated six times above
the dining room table. “The Frank Lloyd Wright Bradley House is widely
recognized as Wright's first Prairie Style design. This stained glass panel
has been developed in association with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. On
this glass panel, enamel colors are individually applied to a single sheet
of glass which is then kiln fired to permanently fuse the enamels to the
glass. The glass panel is then framed with a metal came.” (Manufacturer’s
description.) Original list price 55.00, The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and
Studio 1992/1993 Gift Catalog. Label on verso: “Inspired by a design of
Frank Lloyd Wright. Certified by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.” 7 x 13. |
1992.141.0222 |
1992
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“Prairie Flower” Stained Glass Panel. Hand crafted art glass panels
are inspired by Wright’s Designs and commissioned by the Home and Studio
Foundation. Free-standing hand-crafted oak frame. Zinc
as-well-as lead cames are used in each panel. 8.25 x 13.625. Original
list price $100.00. |
1992.55.0392 |
1997
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Darwin D. Martin
House Vase 1997 (1904 - S.100). Glass bud vase commemorates the "Tree of
Life" design FLW created for the Darwin D. Martin art glass windows in 1904.
The rim is flared and trimmed with gold. The design for the window features
the stained glass motif in purple, gold, green, frosted and clear and is
accented with gold. The base is trimmed with gold. Vertical text: "The Frank
Lloyd Wright Foundation 1997. All rights reserved" and "Omaggio A Frank
Lloyd Wright." Top rim: 2.5." Vase: 2". Base: 3.1". Height: 10". |
1997.84.0317 |
1998 ND
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Glass Robie House, Chicago, Illinois, Stained Glass Art Panel Circa 1998
(Not Dated) (1906 - S.127). Adaptation of a Stained Glass Art Panel of the
Robie House. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1906. On this glass panel,
transparent enamel colors are individually applied to a single sheet of
glass, then kiln-fired. The glass is framed in glazier’s lead.” Text on
metal plaque: “Inspired by a design of Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd
Wright (signature). Certified by the Frank Lloyd Foundation.” 10.9 x 11.75 |
1998.114.1022 |
2010
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Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, Small Clear Glass Circa 2010 (1915 - S.194).
Set of two glasses. Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned and began designs in
1915. (Early preliminary drawings are dated 1913, Frank Lloyd Wright
Renderings, V 12, plate 61 & 62.) Construction began in 1917 and on July 4,
1922 the first section of Wright’s Imperial Hotel opened. In August 1923 the
hotel was complete. On September 1, 1923 a major earthquake destroyed Tokyo.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the china for the hotel’s main dining room. The
porcelain china is rimmed with an elegant checkerboard pattern of matt and
gilt gold. The decorative border mimics the design of the windows in the
Imperial Hotel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The motif for the windows,
had narrow bands of gold-leaf checkerboard alternating with clear glass. The
Monogram incorporates a thin "IH" within the hanging checkerboard pattern.
Etched into the glass is the checkerboard pattern. Set of two glasses,
includes box. Box: 7.4 x 3.75 x 3.75. Glass: Rim diameter: 3.25". Base
diameter: 2.5". Height: 3.5". |
2010.47.1021 |
2014
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Frank Lloyd Wright 125th Home & Studio Legacy Anniversary 8 oz.
Champagne Flutes, 2014. Text etched on the surface: "(Logo) Frank Lloyd Wright.
125 Years, Home and Studio, 1889-2014, An American Legacy." The Frank Lloyd
Wright Trust celebrated 2014 as the Legacy Year to mark the 125th
anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio and the 40th
anniversary of the Trust. Engraved in the base: "Luigi Bormioli," produced
for the
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Original list price $20.00, set
of two. 8 oz. 9.25" tall. |
2014.05.0814 |
2016
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Florida Southern College Pfeiffer Chapel Red Glass 2016 (1938 - S.251).
Annie Pfeiffer Chapel was the first Frank Lloyd Wright building at Florida
Southern College. Designed in 1938, ground breaking ceremony was held on May
24, 1938. Dedicated of the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel was held on March 9, 1941.
Walls are constructed of concrete and 9 x 36" concrete blocks. These colored
glass L-shaped pieces are embedded in the 9 x 36" blocks. Restoration
efforts began in 2016 to preserve and restore the Chapel. This pieces is
from the 2016 restoration. Three pieces, one is broken. 3 5/8" Wide x 3"
Tall x 7/8" Deep. |
2016.36.0417
2016.37.0917
2016.42.0917 |
2016
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Florida Southern College Pfeiffer Chapel Cobalt Glass 2016 (1938 - S.251).
Annie Pfeiffer Chapel was the first Frank Lloyd Wright building at Florida
Southern College. Designed in 1938, ground breaking ceremony was held on May
24, 1938. Dedicated of the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel was held on March 9, 1941.
Walls are constructed of concrete and 9 x 36" concrete blocks. These colored
glass L-shaped pieces are embedded in the 9 x 36" blocks. Restoration
efforts began in 2016 to preserve and restore the Chapel. This pieces is
from the 2016 restoration. 4" Wide x 3" Tall x 7/8" Deep. |
2016.38.0919 |
2016
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Florida Southern College Pfeiffer Chapel Aqua Glass 2016 (1938 - S.251).
Annie Pfeiffer Chapel was the first Frank Lloyd Wright building at Florida
Southern College. Designed in 1938, ground breaking ceremony was held on May
24, 1938. Dedicated of the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel was held on March 9, 1941.
Walls are constructed of concrete and 9 x 36" concrete blocks. These colored
glass L-shaped pieces are embedded in the 9 x 36" blocks. Restoration
efforts began in 2016 to preserve and restore the Chapel. This pieces is
from the 2016 restoration. Two pieces. 3 9/16" Wide x 3" Tall x 3/4" Deep. |
2016.39.0919
2016.43.0919
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2016
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Florida Southern College Pfeiffer Chapel Green Glass 2016 (1938 - S.251).
Annie Pfeiffer Chapel was the first Frank Lloyd Wright building at Florida
Southern College. Designed in 1938, ground breaking ceremony was held on May
24, 1938. Dedicated of the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel was held on March 9, 1941.
Walls are constructed of concrete and 9 x 36" concrete blocks. These colored
glass L-shaped pieces are embedded in the 9 x 36" blocks. Restoration
efforts began in 2016 to preserve and restore the Chapel. This pieces is
from the 2016 restoration. 4" Wide x 2 7/8" Tall x 7/8" Deep. |
2016.40.0919 |
2016
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Florida Southern College Pfeiffer Chapel Clear Glass 2016 (1938 - S.251).
Annie Pfeiffer Chapel was the first Frank Lloyd Wright building at Florida
Southern College. Designed in 1938, ground breaking ceremony was held on May
24, 1938. Dedicated of the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel was held on March 9, 1941.
Walls are constructed of concrete and 9 x 36" concrete blocks. These colored
glass L-shaped pieces are embedded in the 9 x 36" blocks. Restoration
efforts began in 2016 to preserve and restore the Chapel. This pieces is
from the 2016 restoration. 3 7/8" Wide x 2 7/8" Tall x 7/8" Deep. |
2016.41.0919 |
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