BOOKCASE

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

BOOKCASE

Entry/Object ID

MP.2007.7

Description

Aquatint book plate illustrating front and side view of large bookcase with Neoclassical features; two stacked sections; center front pediment at top, smaller pediment perpendicular at side; at each (visible) corner, quarter-orb ornaments, anthemion facings; upper section showing five shelves, flanked by columns; upper portion of each column comprised of caryatid-like figures with tapering square pillar bodies standing upon square pillars; quarter-orb ornaments at each (visible) top corner of lower section; rectangular base, comprised of single shelf intended for larger books; wood grain visible on right side; titled "Bookcase" at center top; "Plate 199." in upper right corner; printed at center bottom: "London. Published July 1, 1805, by J. Taylor; No.59, High Holborn."; plate mark visible.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1805

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

10-1/8 in

Width

8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 10 1/8 x 8 in. (25.7 x 20.3 cm)

Material

Paper (wove), ink

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Some staining; extensive surface dirt on both sides.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Thomas Pennant Barton

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.2007.4 - Print - Related MP.2007.5 - Print - Related MP.2007.2 - Portfolio cover - Contents MP.2007.6 - Print - Related MP.2007.9 - Print - Related

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Found in portfolio of library designs belonging to Thomas Pennant Barton

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 29A

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial