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1858 Print
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“Fireworks at Ryogoku Bridge” from the series “One Hundred Famous Views of
Edo”. Original Japanese woodblock print, first printed 1858.
This was part of the last series of landscapes produced by the Japanese
woodblock-print artist Utagawa (Ando) Hiroshige (1797-1858). These designs
of Edo, or modern Tokyo, are among the most familiar images of Japanese art
in the world, which ultimately numbered 118. Many copies were printed
until the wooden blocks wore out. Image area 8.5 x 13.25.
Unknown printing date of this print. 8.5 x 13.25. Wright owned
one of these prints. See "The
Japanese Print”, Wright 1967, Plate 2, Page 35. "Hiroshige: 100
Famous Views of Edo" Page 45, Plate 98. |
2006.07.0706 |
C 1895
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Ralph Fletcher Seymour etching, Bookplate for
Nancy Lincoln Binner, Circa 1895. Proof for an etched bookplate for Nancy
Lincoln Binner. "One gift the Fairies gave me, the love of books; the Golden
Key that opens the Enchanted Door." Nancy Lincoln Binner - Her Book - Taken
from the poem by Andrew Lance, "Ballade of the Bookworm." 1888. "Far in the
Past I peer, and see; A Child upon the Nursery floor, A Child with books
upon his knee, Who asks, like Oliver, for more! The number of his years is
IV, And yet in Letters hath he skill, How deep he dives in Fairy-lore! The
Books I loved, I love them still! One gift the Fairies gave me: (Three; They
commonly bestowed of yore); The Love of Books, the Golden Key; That opens
the Enchanted Door; Behind it Bluebeard lurks, and o'er; And o'er doth Jack
his Giants kill, And there is all Aladdin's store,– The Books I loved, I
love them still! Take all, but leave my Books to me! These heavy creels of
old we bore; We fill not now, nor wander free, Nor wear the heart that once
we wore; Not now each River seems to pour; His waters from the Muses' hill;
Though something's gone from stream and shore, The Books I loved, I love
them still! Pulled from an etched copper plate, red ink. Etched in plate,
lower right corner: "Ralph Fletcher Seymour." Etching: 3.75 x 5.5. Paper: 7
x 9.
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0018.40.0517 |
1906
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Ralph Fletcher
Seymour Illustration for Chief Chicago Shoes 1906. Illustration of Fort
Dearborn on the left, Michigan Avenue and the Fine Arts Building on the
right. Ralph Fletcher Seymour was a book publisher, engraver, illustrator
and graphic designer. While working for the J. Manz Engraving Company, Ralph
Fletcher Seymour began designing and publishing his own books in his spare
time. The first book Seymour produced on his own was completed in 1897,
featuring John Keats’ "Ode to Melancholy". He hand-lettered the text and
designed the small book to imitate old wood block books. His second was "Three
Merry Old Tales" 1898, based on "Shakespeare Jest Book". For his third,
he chose Browning’s "Sonnets from the
Portuguese." 1899. In 1900 he took over space in the Fine Arts Building
from Charles Francis Browne. In October 1900 he published his fourth book,
"The Eve of St. Agnes", by John Keats. This ad was published in the "Boot
and Shoe Recorder," March 7, 1906, p.59. 9.5 x 12.4. |
0064.26.1119 |
C 1913
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Ralph Fletcher
Seymour etching, La Poterne #2, possibly 1913. About 55 miles Southeast of
the heart of Paris, there is a small bridge, the Rue du Pont that crosses
the Loing. On the west end of the bridge you pass through an arched portal
at the base of a tower. It looks very similar to this print, but not exact.
On the North side of this arch is a restaurant called the La Poterne, at
Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne, (France). On the North side of the restaurant is
another smaller arch that matches this print. The sign today marks it as the
"Le Pre Margaron." The Library of Congress houses a print attributed to
Ralph Fletcher Seymour, but signed Hubbard Fund (possibly owner of print?),
1920s. It is a view from the opposite side of the arch. Ralph Fletcher
Seymour was on the staff of the Art Institute of Chicago between 1907 and
1918. While there, he was given a year’s paid sabbatical to study art in
France. His twelve-month leave began in the summer or early fall of 1912 and
ended around September or early October 20, 1913. The Caxtonian, May 2011,
page 9. Pulled from an etched copper plate. Under left corner of etching,
signed in pencil: "Ralph Fletcher Seymour." Under right corner of etching,
signed in pencil: "La Poterne #2." Hand written in the bottom left corner by
Seymour: "La Poterne #2." Just up from...
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0120.18.0817 |
1916
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Ralph Fletcher
Seymour etching, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago," 1916. Etching pulled
from a copper plate. View of the church from the Southeast. The Fourth
Presbyterian Church of Chicago was organized on February 12, 1871. Later
that same year, the great Chicago fire destroyed the existing building. In
1874 the church dedicated a new stone church on the northwest corner of Rush
and Superior Streets. By 1911 they had outgrown their building and relocated
to Michigan Avenue and Delaware Place. They began building in 1912, and
dedicated the new building in 1914. Ralph Fletcher Seymour etched this
drawing in 1916, two years after the dedication. Signed in plate lower right
"Ralph Fletcher Seymour MCMXVI." Signed in pencil, lower left: "To Dorothy
Phelps with the regards of Ralph Seymour." Etching 10.5 x 14. Framed: 19.5 x
23.5. |
0136.05.0119 |
1917
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Acme Packing Company
Original Watercolor by Charles L. Morgan, 1917. Charles L. Morgan
(1890-1947) had a reputation as an excellent artist as well as being an
architect. Frank Lloyd Wright was working on the National Life Insurance
Company project in 1924-1925. Wright sought Morgan’s help in preparing a
series of perspective drawings for the project. In 1925, an illustration or
a home Morgan designed was exhibited at the Chicago Architectural Exhibition
League. In 1926, the League awarded Morgan second place in the "Dickey"
Architectural Competition. His illustrations were published in a number of
Chicago Architectural Exhibitions. C. E. Martin Formed the Acme Packing
Company in 1909. It was announced on November 16, 1910 in the Chicago
Tribune that the company was breaking ground on a new $50,000 packing plant
which "is to be the most modern and complete for the manufacture of canned
meats in the country." It was announced that the "Acme Packing Company has
acquired 3 acres at Western Avenue and Forty fifth Street and will improve
at once with a modern packing house for special lines," The Way-Bill,
August. 1916. Ice and Refrigeration, February 1917 reported the same,
adding: "...they will build a new packing house to cost about $250,000.
Plans for buildings to... Continue... |
0138.23.0218 |
1917
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Chicago Theological
Seminary By Charles L. Morgan, 1917. Charles L. Morgan (1890-1947) was an
architect, and had a reputation as an excellent artist. Frank Lloyd Wright
was working on the National Life Insurance Company project in 1924-1925.
Wright sought Morgan’s help in preparing a series of perspective drawings
for the project. In 1925, an illustration or a home Morgan designed was
exhibited at the Chicago Architectural Exhibition League. In 1926, the
League awarded Morgan second place in the "Dickey" Architectural
Competition. Text lower left: "Riddle and Riddle Architects." Signed lower
right: "Chas Morgan, 1917." Courtesy of the University of Chicago Library.
10 x 6 Color photograph |
0138.19.1017 |
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1920
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Ralph Fletcher
Seymour etching, "Mexican Market," Circa 1920. Etching pulled from a copper
plate. Ralph Fletcher Seymour also titled this etching "Market Day at
Tamazunchale." Tamazunchale is approximately 330 kilometers north of Mexico
City. Just Northwest of the bridge that crosses the Rio Amajac River in
Tamazunchale, where Hidalgo Street merges into Morelos Street, the church
shown in this etching still exists and is now the Parroquia San Juan
Bautista in Tamazunchale, on the corner of Francisco L. Morelos Street and
Morelos Street. Nearly one hundred years later, the church has been
enlarges, but if you look closely, elements of the old building exist.
Signed in plate lower right "R F Seymour." Signed in pencil, lower left:
"Mexican Market." Signed in pencil lower right: "Ralph Fletcher Seymour".
Etching 10 x 8. Sheet 12.3 x 10. |
0142.17.0119 |
C
1921
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Charles L. Morgan Etching "Love and Peace"
Circa 1921. Illustration of a young girl, slight smile on her face, standing
on her tip toes, arms raised, dove settling on her right hand. Signed in
plate: "Chas Morgan." Hand written: "Love and Peace." Bet_ _ Chas Morgan.
Not dated. It has been suggested that this was Morgan’s daughter. Etching
pulled from a copper plate and hand colored, watercolor. Plate size: 2.75 x
7.7, Paper size: 3.5 x 8.5. |
0144.15.0720 |
1922
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Ralph Fletcher
Seymour etching "Afternoon on the Desplaines" 1922. View from the shore. A
fisherman sits on the end of a boat floating close to shore. In the
background is an arched bridge. Hand written in pencil bottom left:
"Afternoon on the Desplaines." Hand written in pencil bottom left: "To Mary
Arnold, with the appreciation of Ralph Fletcher Seymour." Etched in plate
lower left: "Ralph Fletcher Seymour." Etched in plate lower right: "MCMXXII
Ralph Fletcher Seymour." Etching from a copper plate, 8.6 x 6.6. Sheet size:
12 x 9.75. Framed: 15.75 x 14.5. |
0147.14.1117 |
C 1925
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Ralph Fletcher Seymour etching "Spring in the South" Circa 1925. An etching
pulled from a copper plate. A lone figure stands next to a fence, under a
tree. In the background is a two-story house. The washed clothes are drying
in the breeze. Seymour also titled this etching "Spring in Natchez."
Natchez, Mississippi is about halfway between Jackson and Baton Rouge, and
sits on the banks of the Mississippi River. Not dated. Etched in plate lower
left: "R F S." Etching pulled from a copper plate 5.4 x 7.4, sheet size 8 x
10. Hand written in pencil lower left: "Spring in the South." Signed bottom
right: "Ralph Fletcher Seymour." |
0171.29.1018 |
C 1925
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Ralph Fletcher
Seymour etching "West Shore - Florida" Circa 1925 Not Dated). An etching
pulled from a copper plate. A few blades of hardy grass, blown by the wind,
sprout up here and there on the beach along the "western shores" of Florida.
A storm squall can be seen on the horizon to the far left. A single fishing
vessel is out a sea. Etching is not dated, but possibly created on the same
trip to the south when Seymour etched "Spring in Natchez." Natchez,
Mississippi is about halfway between Jackson and Baton Rouge, and sits on
the banks of the Mississippi River. Etched in plate lower left: "Seymour."
Etching pulled from a copper plate 9.75 x 7.25, sheet size 11.25 x 9. Hand
written in pencil lower left: "West Shore - Florida." Signed bottom right:
"Ralph Fletcher Seymour." |
0171.30.0619 |
1926
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Garrett Biblical
Institute Etching by Charles L. Morgan, 1926. Morgan was an associate of
Frank Lloyd Wright. View of the Tower from the Northwest. Large etching.
Garrett Biblical Institute, Evanston, Illinois, established in 1853 through
a gift by Mrs. Eliza Garrett, was the first Methodist Seminary in the
Midwest. It was formed largely by the same church people who founded
Northwestern University. Text in plate, lower left below etching: "The Tower
- Garrett Biblical Institute." Sighed in the plate, within the etching,
lower right: "Chas Morgan 1926." Signed in pencil: "Chas L. Morgan."
Original 12.125 x 17.75 Etching from a copper plate. Framed, 20.25 x 27.3. |
0172.44.0618 |
C 1926
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Garrett Biblical
Institute Etching by Charles L. Morgan, Undated, Circa 1926. Garrett
Biblical Institute, Evanston, Illinois, established in 1853 through a gift
by Mrs. Eliza Garrett, was the first Methodist Seminary in the Midwest. It
was formed largely by the same church people who founded Northwestern
University. Text lower right in the etching: "View from the lake side -
Garrett Biblical Institute. C. M." Signed in pencil: "Garrett Biblical
Institute, Evanston. Ch. Morgan." Note: Morgan presented a copy of the
etching to Dr. James Henry Breasted, and hand-signed it: "Garrett Biblical
Institute, Evanston - To Dr. Breasted. Chas. Morgan." Etching is in the
archives of the University of Chicago. Original 10.75 x 7.75 Etching from a
copper plate, on paper, 14 x 11.2. |
0142.15.0917 |
1926
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Charles L. Morgan
Etching from a copper plate. Sailors on deck folding their nets. Charles L.
Morgan (1890-1947) was an architect, and had a reputation as an excellent
artist. Frank Lloyd Wright was working on the National Life Insurance
Company project in 1924-1925. Wright sought Morgan’s help in preparing a
series of perspective drawings for the project. In 1925, an illustration for
a home Morgan designed was exhibited at the Chicago Architectural Exhibition
League. In 1926, the League awarded Morgan second place in the "Dickey"
Architectural Competition. "During 1926, Mr. Morgan made a flying trip to
Europe, and during this short time in Spain, in France, and in England, he
produced for The Western Architect an amazing series of sketches in pastel."
From the foreword by Rexford Newcomb, A. I. A., "Color
Sketches: Spain, France, England. A Series of Thirty Sketches Made by
Mr. Morgan in a Trip to Europe." One of the thirty included with the
Sketches, is an etching titled, "Barcelona Wharf." This etching is in the
same style, but more complex. It is assume he drew many more drawings than
just the thirty alone. This one may be been one of the many additional
illustrations he created during his trip. An article in the October 10, 1926
Chicago Tribune announces an exhibit of Morgan’s sketches...
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0172.31.1016 |
1926
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"Barcelona Wharf." Charles L. Morgan. Original Etching from a copper plate.
Charles L. Morgan (1890-1947) was an architect, and had a reputation as an
excellent artist. Frank Lloyd Wright was working on the National Life
Insurance Company project in 1924-1925. Wright sought Morgan’s help in
preparing a series of perspective drawings for the project. In 1925, an
illustration for a home Morgan designed was exhibited at the Chicago
Architectural Exhibition League. In 1926, the League awarded Morgan second
place in the "Dickey" Architectural Competition. "During 1926, Mr. Morgan
made a flying trip to Europe, and during this short time in Spain, in
France, and in England, he produced for The Western Architect an amazing
series of sketches in pastel." From the foreword by Rexford Newcomb, A. I.
A., "Color Sketches: Spain, France, England. A Series of Thirty Sketches
Made by Mr. Morgan in a Trip to Europe." This etching was reproduced as one
of the thirty prints in Color
Sketches. An article in the October 10, 1926 Chicago Tribune announces
an exhibit of Morgan’s sketches of his trip in his studio in the Munroe
Building in Chicago. "Barcelona Wharf" was chosen as one of the fifty best
prints of 1926 by the Graphic Arts Society of New York. His sketches and
portraits have been widely... Continue... |
0172.39.0917 |
1926
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Charles L. Morgan Original Pastel and Pencil. "Toledo, Spain." View of the
Bridge San Martin over Tajo River in Toledo, Spain. Charles L. Morgan
(1890-1947) was an architect, and had a reputation as an excellent artist.
Frank Lloyd Wright was working on the National Life Insurance Company
project in 1924-1925. Wright sought Morgan’s help in preparing a series of
perspective drawings for the project. In 1925, an illustration or a home
Morgan designed was exhibited at the Chicago Architectural Exhibition
League. In 1926, the League awarded Morgan second place in the "Dickey"
Architectural Competition. "During 1926, Mr. Morgan made a flying trip to
Europe, and during this short time in Spain, in France, and in England, he
produced for The Western Architect an amazing series of sketches in pastel."
From the foreword by Rexford Newcomb, A. I. A., "Color
Sketches: Spain, France, England. A Series of Thirty Sketches Made by
Mr. Morgan in a Trip to Europe." This is one of the original thirty
illustrations used in the series, and is titled "Toledo, Spain." An article
in the October 10, 1926 Chicago Tribune announces an exhibit of Morgan’s
sketches of his trip in his studio in the Munroe Building in Chicago. One of
Morgan’s greatest achievement was his work on the Powhatan Building in
Chicago, competed... Continue... |
0172.32.1016 |
1928
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Ralph Fletcher Seymour etching "Rag Pickers Court" 1928. In 1928, Ralph
Fletcher Seymour traveled to Mexico, then on to Spain and Germany. In the
volume "Fine Prints of the Year, Etchings and Engravings," Malcolm Charles
Salaman, Halton & T. Smith, 1928, p.111 lists the following etchings: "Ralph
Fletcher Seymour, Fine Arts Building, Chicago, Illinois. C.S.E. Etchings:
Rag Pickers Court; Church in Burgos;
From the Rock of Gibraltar;
News of the Day; Old Frankfort,
12 1/2 X 6 1/2, $20; By the Wall of Nery Osmania, 8 3/4 X 11 1/2, $25; The
Blue Mask, 12 1/2 X 10, $25; Old Court..." Printed on a tan paper. Etching
pulled from a copper plate, 7.3 x 10. Signed in pencil: "Rag pickers court.
Ralph Fletcher Seymour." Not dated. Sheet: 9 x 12. |
0215.32.0920 |
1928
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Ralph Fletcher Seymour etching "From the Rock of Gibralter" 1928. In 1928,
Ralph Fletcher Seymour traveled to Mexico, then on to Spain and Germany. In
Spain, he visited Madrid and Gibralter and created this drawing. In the
volume "Fine Prints of the Year, Etchings and Engravings," Malcolm Charles
Salaman, Halton & T. Smith, 1928, p.111 lists the following etchings: "Ralph
Fletcher Seymour, Fine Arts Building, Chicago, Illinois. C.S.E. Etchings:
Rag Pickers Court; Church in Burgos; From the Rock of Gibraltar; News of the
Day; Old Frankfort, 12 1/2 X 6
1/2, $20; By the Wall of Nery Osmania, 8 3/4 X 11 1/2, $25; The Blue Mask,
12 1/2 X 10, $25; Old Court..." Printed on a very this tan tissue paper,
unlike many of his other etchings on thicker paper. Etching from a copper
plate, 6.5 x 13. Signed in pencil From the Rock of Gibralter, Ralph Fletcher
Seymour." Not dated. Matt: 14.5 x 18.75. |
0215.27.0519 |
1928
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Ralph Fletcher Seymour etching "Old Frankfort" 1928. On February 5, 1928,
The Chicago Daily Tribune announced: "The Chicago Society of Etchers opened
their annual exhibition last week in the print rooms of the Art institute.
It is a keen shame that more space Is not allotted to this exhibit. There
are 323 etchings hung this year, and another 300 equally good had to be
refused. Possibly it may be arranged that the society shall have all the
galleries of the print department for this yearly affair. Upstairs, It is
true, the Chicago artists have the entire cast wing for their work.... The
current show is exceptionally good. The average is so high it is difficult
to find peaks. The most satisfactory way, perhaps, is to select the ten
which please you the most and dub them your peaks. I tried that, a little,
and had for one result this list of etchings which should not be missed;
"Eagle," by H. Emerson Tuttle; " Grand Mosque, Kalronan," by Louis C.
Rosenberg; " Log Team," by George Soper; " Corn Stubble," by. Lee Sturges; "
Comrades All," by George Rosier; " Dancing on Hampstead Heath," by Laura
Knight; "Sand Dunes," by Sears Gallagher; "La Mangla, Siena," by John Taylor
Arms; "Angker Bayou at Sunset," by Lucille Douglass; " Pig Market," by Pop
Hart; "Black Brig," by W. A. Sherwood; " Old Frankfort," by Ralph...
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0215.19.0217 |
1928
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Ralph Fletcher Seymour etching "Rothenberg Turm" Circa 1928. In 1928 Seymour
produced the etching "Old Frankfort." 174 kilometers to the Southeast is
Rothenburg, Germany. Old Rothenburg is filled with many "Turms" ("Towers").
This etching in particular is the "WeißerTurm," on Georgengasse Street,
viewed from just across Pfarrgasse Street. When Seymour etched this scene,
it was etched on the plate as seen, which when printed, is viewed backwards.
It is listed as one of Seymour’s etchings in "Fine Prints of the Year" 1928.
"Seymour, Ralph Fletcher, Fine Arts Building, Chicago, Illinois.
Etchings..." Signed in the plate, bottom left hand corner "RFS." Signed in
pencil "Rothenberg Turm, Ralph Fletcher Seymour." Etching pulled from a
copper plate, 7.9 x 10.75. Sheet size: 11.5 x 15. Framed: 14 x 17.5. |
0215.22.1017 |
1937
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Ralph Fletcher Seymour etching "Old
Main" 1937. Ralph Fletcher Seymour was artist in residence at Know College,
Galesburg, Illinois. In 1937, Seymour painted Abraham Lincoln, on stage,
giving a speech at the Lincoln-Douglas debate at Knox College, Galesburg,
Illinois, October 7th 1858. The painting hangs in the college’s Old Main.
For the 100th
anniversary of Knox College, Seymour also etched this illustration. Text
etched in lower left corner: "Old Main" Knox College, A Commemorative
Etching, 1837-1937. Hand signed in pencil lower left: "Old Main" Knox
College. Hand signed in pencil lower right: Ralph Fletcher Seymour. Etching
from a copper plate: 12 x 9.4. Sheet size: 14.1 x 10. Framed: 16.5 x 12.5.
Signed in pencil by Ralph Fletcher Seymour.
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0429.29.0417 |
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Set of 5 etched prints by Ralph Fletcher Seymour. |
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1937
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Ralph Fletcher Seymour etching "590 North Prairie Street" 1937. Ralph
Fletcher Seymour was artist in residence at Know College, Galesburg,
Illinois, in 1937. 590 North Prairie St, Galesburg, IL is a 5,390 square
foot home built by George A. Lawrence (1859-1934) in 1898 at a cost of
$80,000. Built of Colona Sandstone with marble columns, the Lawrence house
was the most expensive house built in Galesburg during the 19th century.
Lawrence graduated from Knox College in 1875 and became a successful local
attorney and banker, and was a longtime trustee of Knox College. His wife
Ella (1857 - 1924), was also a Knox graduate, and was one of the founders of
the local Daughters of the American Revolution. They had five children, but
two passed away in infancy, a son who died at the age of 112, and a daughter
that died at the age of 9. Their fifth child, was a daughter, Ella Rebecca
Lawrence (1891-1975). Rebecca was on the faculty of Knox College from
1913-16. After she married John Marshall Lowrie in December, 1916, they
moved to New York City. In 1928, she wrote Cambric Tea, a book about growing
up in Galesburg. Following her husband's death in 1954, she moved to
Chicago. The home remained in her name until after her husbands death when
it was reported that she donated it to the...
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0429.30.0517 |
1937
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Ralph Fletcher Seymour etching "590 North Prairie Street" Back Yard 1937.
Ralph Fletcher Seymour was artist in residence at Know College, Galesburg,
Illinois, in 1937. 590 North Prairie St, Galesburg, IL is a 5,390 square
foot home built by George A. Lawrence (1859-1934) in 1898 at a cost of
$80,000. Built of Colona Sandstone with marble columns, the Lawrence house
was the most expensive house built in Galesburg during the 19th century.
Lawrence graduated from Knox College in 1875 and became a successful local
attorney and banker, and was a longtime trustee of Knox College. His wife
Ella (1857 - 1924), was also a Knox graduate, and was one of the founders of
the local Daughters of the American Revolution. They had five children, but
two passed away in infancy, a son who died at the age of 112, and a daughter
that died at the age of 9. Their fifth child, was a daughter, Ella Rebecca
Lawrence (1891-1975). Rebecca was on the faculty of Knox College from
1913-16. After she married John Marshall Lowrie in December, 1916, they
moved to New York City. In 1928, she wrote Cambric Tea, a book about growing
up in Galesburg. Following her husband's death in 1954, she moved to
Chicago. The home remained in her name until after her husbands death when
it was reported that she donated... Continue... |
0429.31.0517 |
1937
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Ralph Fletcher Seymour etching View From the Back Porch of the Laurence
House 1937. Ralph Fletcher Seymour was artist in residence at Know College,
Galesburg, Illinois, in 1937. The Laurence House, 590 North Prairie St,
Galesburg, IL is a 5,390 square foot home built by George A. Lawrence
(1859-1934) in 1898 at a cost of $80,000. Built of Colona Sandstone with
marble columns, the Lawrence house was the most expensive house built in
Galesburg during the 19th century. Lawrence graduated from Knox College in
1875 and became a successful local attorney and banker, and was a longtime
trustee of Knox College. His wife Ella (1857 - 1924), was also a Knox
graduate, and was one of the founders of the local Daughters of the American
Revolution. They had five children, but two passed away in infancy, a son
who died at the age of 112, and a daughter that died at the age of 9. Their
fifth child, was a daughter, Ella Rebecca Lawrence (1891-1975). Rebecca was
on the faculty of Knox College from 1913-16. After she married John Marshall
Lowrie in December, 1916, they moved to New York City. In 1928, she wrote
Cambric Tea, a book about growing up in Galesburg. Following her husband's
death in 1954, she moved to Chicago. The home remained in her name until
after her husbands death when it... Continue... |
0429.32.0517 |
1937
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Ralph Fletcher Seymour etching View From the Back Porch of the Laurence
House 1937. Ralph Fletcher Seymour was artist in residence at Know College,
Galesburg, Illinois, in 1937. The Laurence House, 590 North Prairie St,
Galesburg, IL is a 5,390 square foot home built by George A. Lawrence
(1859-1934) in 1898 at a cost of $80,000. Built of Colona Sandstone with
marble columns, the Lawrence house was the most expensive house built in
Galesburg during the 19th century. Lawrence graduated from Knox College in
1875 and became a successful local attorney and banker, and was a longtime
trustee of Knox College. His wife Ella (1857 - 1924), was also a Knox
graduate, and was one of the founders of the local Daughters of the American
Revolution. They had five children, but two passed away in infancy, a son
who died at the age of 112, and a daughter that died at the age of 9. Their
fifth child, was a daughter, Ella Rebecca Lawrence (1891-1975). Rebecca was
on the faculty of Knox College from 1913-16. After she married John Marshall
Lowrie in December, 1916, they moved to New York City. In 1928, she wrote
Cambric Tea, a book about growing up in Galesburg. Following her husband's
death in 1954, she moved to Chicago. The home remained in her name until
after her husbands death when... Continue... |
0429.33.0517 |
1937
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Ralph Fletcher Seymour etching View of the Southeast corner of the Laurence
House 1937. Ralph Fletcher Seymour was artist in residence at Know College,
Galesburg, Illinois, in 1937. The Laurence House, 590 North Prairie St,
Galesburg, IL is a 5,390 square foot home built by George A. Lawrence
(1859-1934) in 1898 at a cost of $80,000. Built of Colona Sandstone with
marble columns, the Lawrence house was the most expensive house built in
Galesburg during the 19th century. Lawrence graduated from Knox College in
1875 and became a successful local attorney and banker, and was a longtime
trustee of Knox College. His wife Ella (1857 - 1924), was also a Knox
graduate, and was one of the founders of the local Daughters of the American
Revolution. They had five children, but two passed away in infancy, a son
who died at the age of 112, and a daughter that died at the age of 9. Their
fifth child, was a daughter, Ella Rebecca Lawrence (1891-1975). Rebecca was
on the faculty of Knox College from 1913-16. After she married John Marshall
Lowrie in December, 1916, they moved to New York City. In 1928, she wrote
Cambric Tea, a book about growing up in Galesburg. Following her husband's
death in 1954, she moved to Chicago. The home remained in her name until
after her husbands death when... Continue... |
0429.34.0517 |
1955
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Dallas
Theatre Center (1955 - S.395). "Dallas Theater Center. Frank Lloyd Wright
Architect. Perspective of the Dallas Theater. Print of an Illustration by
Frank Lloyd Wright. Hand written note of back. "A drawing by Frank Lloyd Wright of the
Dallas Theater Center - 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. This is the only Theater
ever executed by Frank Lloyd Wright." The design for this theater was first
conceived for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In
1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern
College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New
Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed.
The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in
Dallas as the Dallas Theater Center. From the estate of Jean Warner Epperson
(Jul. 7, 1919 - Oct. 15, 1998), who was involved with the theater. Print
measures 8.5. x 3.75. Matted and framed in red, 12 x 7.25. Printed in two
color, black and red square. See "Wright" 1943-1959, page 392. |
1092.51.0813 |
1956 |
The
Price Tower, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, February 9, 1956. A two-color
folder which includes Seven 8 x 10 prints (Sweeney 1093) |
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1956
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The Price
Tower. Set of seven prints. (Published by the H. C. Price Co.,
Bartlesville, Oklahoma) |
Wright, Frank Lloyd;
H. C. Price Co. |
1) Four-color of
exterior. The only four-color print from the set of seven prints
included in The Price Tower Promotional Folder. This is a
lithograph print, not a photographic print. Printed on glossy
paper.
(First Edition) |
7.8 x 10.3 |
1093.15.0507 |
1956
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The Price Tower.
Set of seven prints. (Published by the H. C. Price Co., Bartlesville,
Oklahoma) |
Wright, Frank Lloyd;
H. C. Price Co. |
2) Arial View.
B&W print from the set of seven prints included in The Price Tower
Promotional Folder. This is a lithograph print, not a photographic
print. One color printed on glossy paper.
(First Edition) |
9.9 x 8 |
1093.01.0303
1093.16.0507 |
1956
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The Price Tower.
Set of seven prints. (Published by the H. C. Price Co., Bartlesville,
Oklahoma) |
Wright, Frank Lloyd;
H. C. Price Co. |
3) Duotone of
Exterior at Night. The only duotone print from the set of seven prints
included in The Price Tower Promotional Folder. This is a
lithograph print, not a photographic print. Two color printed on
matt paper.
(First Edition) |
8 x 10 |
1093.02.0303
1093.17.0507 |
1956
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The Price Tower.
Set of seven prints. (Published by the H. C. Price Co., Bartlesville,
Oklahoma) |
Wright, Frank Lloyd;
H. C. Price Co. |
4) Exterior at
Night. B&W print from the set of seven prints included in The Price
Tower Promotional Folder. This is a lithograph print, not a
photographic print. One color printed on glossy paper.
(First Edition) |
8.1 x 9.8 |
1093.03.0303
1093.18.0507 |
1956
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The Price Tower.
Set of seven prints. (Published by the H. C. Price Co., Bartlesville,
Oklahoma) |
Wright, Frank Lloyd;
H. C. Price Co. |
5) Exterior Day
Time. B&W print from the set of seven prints included in The Price Tower
Promotional Folder. This is a lithograph print, not a photographic
print. One color printed on glossy paper.
(First Edition) |
8.1 x 9.8 |
1093.04.0303
1093.19.0507 |
1956
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The Price Tower.
Set of seven prints. (Published by the H. C. Price Co., Bartlesville,
Oklahoma) |
Wright, Frank Lloyd;
H. C. Price Co. |
6) Detail
Exterior. B&W print from the set of seven prints included in The Price
Tower Promotional Folder. This is a lithograph print, not a
photographic print. One color printed on glossy paper.
(First Edition) |
8.1 x 9.9 |
1093.05.0303
1093.20.0507 |
1956
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The Price Tower.
Set of seven prints. (Published by the H. C. Price Co., Bartlesville,
Oklahoma) |
Wright, Frank Lloyd;
H. C. Price Co. |
7) Detail Tower.
B&W print from the set of seven prints included in The Price Tower
Promotional Folder. This is a lithograph print, not a photographic
print. One color printed on glossy paper.
(First Edition) |
8.1 x 9.9 |
1093.06.0303
1093.21.0507 |
Circa 1966
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Isabel Roberts
Residence (1908 - S.150). |
Hennessy, Joseph
F. |
Illustration of
residence by Joseph F. Hennessy, circa 1966. Printed on beige stock.
"Isabel Roberts House, 1908. 603 Edgewood Place, River Forest, Ill." Joseph F. Hennessy was born in 1917 in Pittsfield,
Mass., and attended the University of Notre Dame. He was on the design
team for the Prudential Building, utilizing his rendering ability. By the
late 1950s, he started his own firm. His focus changed as demand for
his renderings grew. His renderings of Frank Lloyd Wright structures
were sold at... Continue... |
15 x 10 |
1679.07.0713 |
Circa 1968
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Nathan G. Moore
Residence (1895/1923 - S.34). |
Hennessy, Joseph
F. |
Illustration of
residence by Joseph F. Hennessy, circa 1968. Printed on beige stock.
"Nathan G. Moore House, 1995 & 1923. Forest Ave, Oak Park, Ill." |
15 x 10 |
1757.10.0713 |
Circa 1968
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Frederick C.
Robie Residence (1906- S.127). |
Hennessy, Joseph
F. |
Illustration
of residence by Joseph F. Hennessy, circa 1968. Printed on beige stock.
"Frederick C. Robie House, 1909. 5757 Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, Ill." |
15 x 10 |
1757.11.0713 |
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Unitarian Meeting House. Set of five
8 x 10 lithograph prints. |
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Circa 1978
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Unitarian Meeting House (1947 - S.291) Circa
1978. Set of five 8 x 10 lithograph prints. (#1) Exterior view of the
sanctuary from the Northwest, at night. Text of face: "Frank Lloyd
Wright Unitarian Meeting House, Madison, Wis. Photographs by Mary
Allen." 8 x 10 B&W lithograph print. |
1978.43.0514 |
Circa 1978
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Unitarian Meeting House (1947 - S.291) Circa
1978. Set of five 8 x 10 lithograph prints. (#2) Exterior view of the
sanctuary from the Northwest, at night. Text of face: "Frank Lloyd
Wright Unitarian Meeting House, Madison, Wis. Photographs by Mary
Allen." 8 x 10 B&W lithograph print. |
1978.44.0514 |
Circa 1978
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Unitarian Meeting House (1947 - S.291) Circa
1978. Set of five 8 x 10 lithograph prints. (#3) Exterior view of the
sanctuary from the West. Text of face: "Frank Lloyd Wright Unitarian
Meeting House, Madison, Wis. Photographs by Mary Allen." 10 x 8 B&W
lithograph print. |
1978.45.0514 |
Circa 1978
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Unitarian Meeting House (1947 - S.291) Circa
1978. Set of five 8 x 10 lithograph prints. (#4) Interior view of the
sanctuary. Text of face: "Frank Lloyd Wright Unitarian Meeting House,
Madison, Wis. Photographs by Mary Allen." Published in
"Frank
Lloyd Wright, His Work and His Architecture," Twombly, 1979,
p.353. 10 x 8 B&W lithograph print. |
1978.46.0514 |
Circa 1978
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Unitarian Meeting House (1947 - S.291) Circa
1978. Set of five 8 x 10 lithograph prints. (#5) Interior view of the
sanctuary. Text of face: "Frank Lloyd Wright Unitarian Meeting House,
Madison, Wis. Photographs by Mary Allen." 8 x 10 B&W lithograph print.
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1978.47.0514 |
1987
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S.C.
Johnson & Son Prints by Steelcase, 1987. Set of four prints and envelope
of 1939 photographs. Each card has a thick embossed border symbolizing
the glass tubing used throughout the Administration building. The
Envelope is printed with Frank Lloyd Wright’s signature red square,
"Frank Lloyd Wright/Apr 15 39." 1) The Great Workroom. Text on Verso:
"The Johnson Wax Building, Racine, Wisconsin. In the Great Workroom, the
rounded edges of worksurfaces and the backs and seats of chairs repeat
the distinctive lines of Frank Lloyd Wright’s dendriform columns.
Steelcase. 1987 Steelcase Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501. Form
number S-455. Litho in U.S.A." 2) Desk designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Text on Verso: "The Johnson Wax Building, Racine...
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1987.88.0316 |
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S.C.
Johnson & Son Administration Building. Set of 12 lithograph prints
(printed on a printing press, not photographically). Tours were
available at the S.C. Johnson & Son in 1988 at cost $8.00 per person. S.C.
Johnson & Son handed out a tour booklet
and these prints during the tour. Tour booklet included five sites:
Wingspread, the Golden Rondelle, the Johnson Wax building, the Prairie
School, and St. Patrick's Church. |
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Print 1) SC Johnson Administration Building Great Room, 1939 (1936 - S.237).
Set of prints circa 1988. West side of Administration Building 1939, viewed
from the Northeast. Exterior of the great workroom. Designed in 1936, the
official opening of the SC Johnson Administration Building spanned three
days, April 22-24, 1939. It has been called the greatest contribution to
business housing since the design of the skyscraper. Similar image in "Frank
Lloyd Wright and
the Johnson Wax Building", Lipman,
1986, p.98. 8 x 10 lithograph print. |
1988.77.0523 |
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1988
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Print 2) SC Johnson Administration Building
Lobby (1936 - S.237) 1939, viewed from the East, second level. Designed in
1936, the official opening of the SC Johnson Administration Building spanned
three days, April 22-24, 1939. It has been called the greatest contribution
to business housing since the design of the skyscraper. Monolithic dendriform columns had a metal base embedded in the
floor. Golf tee in shape, the base has a diameter of 9 inches, gradually
widen to 2 feet 10 inches at the top, then spread out to a diameter of 18
feet 6 inches. The tallest columns are in the lobby at 31 feet tall, and the
great room which are 21 feet 7.5 inches high. Published in "Frank
Lloyd Wright and
the Johnson Wax Building", Lipman,
1986, p.50. 8 x 10 lithograph print. |
1988.56.0911 |
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1988
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Print 3) SC Johnson Administration Building detail of the Lobby, 1939 (1936
- S.237), viewed from the ground level. Designed in 1936, the official
opening of the SC Johnson Administration Building spanned three days, April
22-24, 1939. It has been called the greatest contribution to business
housing since the design of the skyscraper. Monolithic dendriform columns
had a metal base embedded in the floor. Golf tee in shape, the base has a
diameter of 9 inches, gradually widen to 2 feet 10 inches at the top, then
spread out to a diameter of 18 feet 6 inches. The tallest columns are in the
lobby at 31 feet tall, and the great room which are 21 feet 7.5 inches high.
Similar image in "Frank
Lloyd Wright and
the Johnson Wax Building", Lipman,
1986, p.113. 8 x 10 lithograph print. |
1988.78.0523 |
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1988
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Print 4) SC Johnson Administration Building detail of the Lobby, 1950 (1936
- S.237), viewed from the ground level. Designed in 1936, the official
opening of the SC Johnson Administration Building spanned three days, April
22-24, 1939. It has been called the greatest contribution to business
housing since the design of the skyscraper. Monolithic dendriform columns
had a metal base embedded in the floor. Golf tee in shape, the base has a
diameter of 9 inches, gradually widen to 2 feet 10 inches at the top, then
spread out to a diameter of 18 feet 6 inches. The tallest columns are in the
lobby at 31 feet tall, and the great room which are 21 feet 7.5 inches high.
Image published in "Frank
Lloyd Wright and
the Johnson Wax Building", Lipman,
1986, p.102. 8 x 10 lithograph print. |
1988.83.0415 |
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1988
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Print 5) SC Johnson Research Tower (1944 - S.238) 1950, viewed from the
Northwest, inside the courtyard. Designed in 1944, the tower opened in
November 1950. The tower was designed with a center core the was 54 feet
deep. Fifteen floors cantilevered out from the core, floors alternated
square and round, reaching a height of 153 feet. Similar image in "Frank
Lloyd Wright and
the Johnson Wax Building", Lipman,
1986, p.155, dated 1950. 8 x 10 lithograph print. |
1988.34.0307 |
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1988
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Print 6) SC Johnson Research Tower complex (1944
- S.238) 1950, viewed from the Southwest, across the rooftop of the new
Research Tower complex. The Research Tower is to the left out of the
picture. The flora pond is in the foreground. The walkway bridge extends
from the original Administration Building to the new complex that also
included the advertising department. The glass done covers the lobby of the
reception area of the advertising department. 8 x 10 lithograph print. Two copies. |
1988.57.0911 1988.58.0911 |
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1988
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Print 7)
Frank
Lloyd Wright
visits SC Johnson Administration Building (1936 - S.237), overlooks Lobby
from third floor balcony 1950. When the research tower complex was
dedication on November 17, 1950, Mr. Wright was in attendance. Published in
"Frank
Lloyd Wright and
the Johnson Wax Building", Lipman,
1986, p.ii. 8 x 10
lithograph print. |
1988.32.0307 |
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1988
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Print 8) SC Johnson Administration Building Great Room (1936 - S.237) Circa
1950. Designed in 1936, the official opening of the SC Johnson
Administration Building spanned three days, April 22-24, 1939. It has been
called the greatest contribution to business housing since the design of the
skyscraper. Monolithic dendriform columns had a metal base embedded in the
floor. Golf tee in shape, the base has a diameter of 9 inches, gradually
widen to 2 feet 10 inches at the top, then spread out to a diameter of 18
feet 6 inches. The tallest columns are in the lobby at 31 feet tall, and the
great room which are 21 feet 7.5 inches high. 8 x 10 lithograph print. |
1988.33.0307 |
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1988
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Print 9) SC Johnson Administration Building Great Room, 1939 (1936 - S.237).
Set of prints circa 1988. Viewed from the Northern end, looking East.
Designed in 1936, the official opening of the SC Johnson Administration
Building spanned three days, April 22-24, 1939. It has been called the
greatest contribution to business housing since the design of the
skyscraper. Monolithic dendriform columns had a metal base embedded in the
floor. Golf tee in shape, the base has a diameter of 9 inches, gradually
widen to 2 feet 10 inches at the top, then spread out to a diameter of 18
feet 6 inches. The tallest columns are in the lobby at 31 feet tall, and the
great room which are 21 feet 7.5 inches high. Photographed after handrails
were added to the short walls around the second level. 8 x 10 lithograph
print. |
1988.84.0415 |
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1988
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Print 10) SC Johnson Advertising Department Reception Room (1944 - S.238)
1950. The Advertising Department is in the Southeast corner of the Research
Tower complex. Designed in 1944, the tower complex opened in November 1950.
The dome above the reception room is similar to one of the designed first
proposed for the Guggenheim Museum (0987.35). Also see "The
Solomon Guggenheim Museum", Pfeiffer, 1994, cover. 8 x 10 lithograph
print. |
1988.79.0523 |
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1988
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Print 11) SC Johnson Advertising Department Reception Room (1944 - S.238)
1950. The Advertising Department is in the Southeast corner of the Research
Tower complex. Designed in 1944, the tower complex opened in November 1950.
The dome above the reception room is similar to one of the designed first
proposed for the Guggenheim Museum (0987.35). Also see "The
Solomon Guggenheim Museum", Pfeiffer, 1994, cover. 8 x 10 lithograph
print. |
1988.80.0523 |
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1988
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Print
12) SC Johnson Administration Building (1944 - S.238) aerial view circa
1970. Aerial view in "Frank
Lloyd Wright and
the Johnson Wax Building", Lipman,
1986, p.162-3, is dated 1961. Parking lot in foreground was filled with
homes in 1961. Building just to the right of the tower in 1961 has also been
torn down and paved. 8 x 10
lithograph print. Two copies. |
1988.35.0307 1988.55.0911 |
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Loren B. Pope Residence, Circa
1988 (1939 - S.268). Designed in 1939, construction was completed during the
early part of 1941. The Popes lived in the home until 1947 when they sold
the home to Mr. & Mrs. Leighey. The house was slated for destruction by the
highway department, and Mrs. Leyhey saved the house by having it moved to
the grounds of Woodlawn Plantation, a National Trust property. Printed on a
toothed paper stock from an original pen and ink stippling drawing by
Rachael A Peden. The original 20 x 24 inch pen and ink stippling drawing was
created at the request of the National Trust. Original 11 x 14 offset
lithography print. Gift of Kathryn Smith.
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1988.117.0321 |
1990
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Exhibition Prints:
Frank Lloyd Wright: In The Realm of Ideas.
1990. Three prints used at the Bellevue, WA exhibition of the Usonian
Exhibition House at the Bellevue Art Museum, October 9 - January 7, 1990. 1)
"Frank Lloyd Wright: In The Realm of Ideas. October 9 - January 7, 1990.
(Logo.) Bellevue Art Museum, 301 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, Washington.
Printing: Puget Sound Power & Light Company. Type: Typehouse. Design:
Nichols & Zwiebel." 2) "National Sponsors. Frank Lloyd Wright: In The Realm
of Ideas is organized by the Scottsdale Cultural Council and the Frank Lloyd
Wright Foundation. This exhibit has been made...
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1990.120.0416 (1-3) |
2004
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Fallingwater 2004
(1935 - S.230). "Frozen Fallingwater" by Dee Lee Stevens, 2004, 3/50. Dee
Lee Stevens attended John Herron Art School, now part of the Indiana
University, and later transferred to Ball State University, and earned a
Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts. She is a member and past chairman of the
Sanford Seminole Art Association (SSAA), one of the oldest cultural
organizations in Seminole County, Florida. Signed and numbered. 8.5 x 6.25 |
2004.66.0214 |
2007
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Oak Park illustration by Patrick
E. Hilton. Circa 2007. Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District, Oak Park,
Illinois. Compilation of nine illustrations of Frank Lloyd Wright designed
homes in Oak Park. Illustrations include: Home & Studio (3), Hills, Beachy,
Thomas, Gale, Moore and Heurtley. Signed in pencil by Patrick E. Hilton.
Original list price $26.00. 8 x 10 B&W illustration. |
2007.90.1018 |
2010
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The New Yorker
Cover. Oct. 21, 2010. Illustration of the Guggenheim Museum. Possible
alternative cover for the
October 25, 2010 issue to accompany the article "Turning Away. The
classical revival between the World Wars," concerning an exhibit on early
twentieth-century classicism at the Guggenheim Museum. Bottom right hand
corner has an emblem, "SP". See "The
New Yorker Visits The Guggenheim." Print measures 5 x 7. |
2010.15.0813 |
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