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Decoration for the residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Ave., Newport, R. I., 1895.

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1894-1895

Location Note

HGO-01-001-M-B-14

GUSN

GUSN-269893

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Description

Set of 14 architectural drawings for the decoration of the residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, Newport, R.I., 1894-1895 by ogden Codman, Jr. Building architect, Richard Morris Hunt.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dwellings
mansions
architectural drawings (visual works)

Additional Identification Number

Codman Collection I R.I. new va 1a
Codman Collection II for additional drawings PO 3 M

Physical Description

Set of 14 architectural drawings; watercolor renderings on Whatman's paper.

Collection Code

AR022

Collection Name

Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

Reference Code

AR022.001.005.001.009

Places

Newport county (Rhode Island) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Codman, Ogden (Architect)

Material Type

architectural drawings (visual works)

Other People

Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1843-1899

Accruals Note

For building drawings see folder new va.

Description Level

File

Location Note

HGO-01-001-M-B-14

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