Student elevation drawing, designed by Henry M. Francis, 1860

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Collection Type

Architecture

Date

1860

GUSN

GUSN-203411

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Henry M. Francis architectural collection
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Set of architectural drawings, designed by Henry M. Francis while a student under Alexander R. Esty, 1860
Student elevation drawing, designed by Henry M. Francis, 1860
(current record)

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Henry M. Francis architectural collection
- Unidentified or unknown location
  - Set of architectural drawings, designed by Henry M. Francis while a student under Alexander R. Esty, 1860
    - Student elevation drawing, designed by Henry M. Francis, 1860 (current record)

Description

1 exterior elevation : ink, watercolor, and graphite on wove paper; 16 3/4 x 27 inches

Details

Descriptive Terms

Gothic Revival
façades
ink
watercolor (paint)
graphite (mineral)
wove paper
moldings (object components)
brackets (structural elements)
architectural drawings (visual works)
student drawings
exterior elevations

Inscription

H M Francis Architecture Student / with A R Estey Change Av. / Boston 1860. (handwritten)

Physical Descrption

1 exterior elevation : ink, watercolor, and graphite on wove paper; 16 3/4 x 27 inches

Collection Code

AR007

Collection Name

Henry M. Francis architectural collection

Date of Acquisition

1989

Reference Code

AR007.06.001.001

Acqusition Type

Museum Purchase

Record Details

Originator

Francis, Henry M., 1836-1908 (Architect)

Material Type

architectural drawings (visual works)
student drawings
exterior elevations

Other People

Esty, Alexander R., 1826-1881

Description Level

Component

Historical/Biographical Note

Sources

Drawing Toward Home exhibition catalogue entry.

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