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Proposed Huntington residence elevation



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    Proposed Huntington residence front elevation

    Manuscripts

    Elevation drawing of a proposed design for the Huntington residence. This design was not chosen. Notes read

    HIA 13.5.5.3

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    Proposed Huntington residence front elevation

    Manuscripts

    Elevation drawing of a proposed design for the Huntington residence. This design was not chosen. Notes read "Front elevation," "***," and "E.S. Cobb Engineer of Building." MS note in red reads "No. 1."

    HIA 13.5.5.2

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    Proposed Huntington residence first floor plan, June 12 1905

    Manuscripts

    Floor plan of a proposed design for the Huntington residence. This design was not chosen. Notes read "Plan of First Story," "A.T.L. June 12th 1905," and "E.S. Cobb Engineer of Buildings." Numerous MS notes.

    HIA 13.5.5.6

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    Proposed Huntington residence second floor plan, June 12 1905

    Manuscripts

    Floor plan of a proposed design for the Huntington residence. This design was not chosen. Notes read "Plan of Second Story," "A.T.L. June 12th 1905," and "E.S. Cobb Engineer of Buildings." Other MS notes as well.

    HIA 13.5.5.8

  • Small drawing room in the Huntington residence

    Small drawing room in the Huntington residence

    Visual Materials

    View of the small drawing room in the Huntington residence, showing fireplace, chandelier, and display cabinet of miniature paintings. Hanging on the wall above the case is Joseph Mallord William Turner's The Grand Canal: scene - a street in Venice (circa 1837). The large portrait reflected in the mirror is Sir Thomas Gainsborough's Elizabeth (Jenks) Beaufoy, later Elizabeth Pycroft (circa 1780). Also reflected but slightly obstructed is Sir Joshua Reynolds' Lavinia (Bingham), Countess Spencer, and John Charles Spencer, Viscount Althorp, later Earl Spencer (1783-1784). MS note on verso reads "HEH residence as art gallery: small drawing room." Stamp on verso reads "This print is released as a personal courtesy and is not for publication. All syndicate and publication rights reserved. Eyre Powell Press Service."

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  • Small drawing room of the Huntington residence

    Small drawing room of the Huntington residence

    Visual Materials

    View of the north end of the small drawing room in the residence, the dining room is visible through the open door. Reflected in the mirror is Thomas Gainsborough's The Cottage Door (circa 1780). Through the door can be seen Gainsborough's Elizabeth (Jenks) Beaufoy, later Elizabeth Pycroft (circa 1780). The clock on the mantel is stamped Japy Frères et Cie and is from 1785 or later. MS note on verso reads "HEH residence as art gallery: large drawing room." This identification as the large drawing room is incorrect. Stamp on verso reads "This print is released as a personal courtesy and is not for publication. All syndicate and publication rights reserved. Eyre Powell Press Service."

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