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House for W.A. Gardner, Beverly, Mass.

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1916

Location Note

Verticle File 6, Folder 4

GUSN

GUSN-309727

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Description

This is a perspective drawing, graphite drawing on paper. It depicts a stone dwelling, three-four stories, featuring three gables and chimneys. The exterior is funished with tall, lean trees and shrubery. A marble, or possibly stone, staircase and handrails line the front of the dwelling.

Details

Descriptive Terms

architecture (discipline)
dwellings
gables (architectural elements)
trees
chimneys (architectural elements)
windows
barge stones
three-point perspectives (drawings)

Physical Description

1 perspective; graphite on paper; 10.75 X 6.5 in

Collection Code

AR001

Collection Name

General architectural and cartographic collection

Date of Acquisition

2004

Reference Code

AR001.USMA.0200.002

Acquisition Type

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Earle G. Shettleworth Jr. 2004

Places

Beverly (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Richards, Henry (Architect)

Material Type

three-point perspectives (drawings)

Other People

Gardner, W. A.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Verticle File 6, Folder 4

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