Name/Title
CHEVAL SCREEN LIBRAIREEntry/Object ID
MP.2007.13Description
Engraved book plate illustrating front and right side view of a small bookcase with sliding door; top corners ornamented by carved spade-shaped finials; sliding door set in rabbet, comprised of frame and textile panel, carved foliate detailing on frame forming handle at center top; three interior shelves; entire cabinet raised on claw feet with foliate brackets; profile view at right side, showing finials turned toward side; top view and scale measurment at bottom; titled "CHEVAL SCREEN LIBRAIRE" at center top; "PLATE CXXXVIII." at top left; "London. Published by Jones & Co. Aug. 11, 1827." at center bottom; plate mark visible on three sides; reverse blank.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerManufacturer
Jones & CompanyDate made
1827Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
(See Description)Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
10-3/8 inWidth
8-3/8 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 10 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. (26.4 x 21.3 cm)Material
Paper (wove), inkCondition
Notes
Remarks: One small hole at lower left; creasing, surface dirt, especially around edges; foxing on reverse; sides cut irregularlyRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Thomas Pennant BartonNotes
Former ownerRelated Entries
Notes
MP.2007.2 - Portfolio cover - ContentsGeneral Notes
Note Type
Curatorial RemarksNote
Found in portfolio of library designs belonging to Thomas Pennant BartonNote Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 29ANote Type
DepartmentNote
Curatorial