Memorial Hall, Cambridge, Mass., 1921

Description

Matted pencil sketch of Memorial Hall in Cambridge, Massachusetts, by Alfred Shaw. Sketch is dated 1921. The following is written in the lower right corner of the matting: "Memorial Hall." The following signature is written in the lower left corner of the sketch: "Alfred Shaw '21."

Details

Descriptive Terms

sketches
pencils (drawing and writing equipment)
architectural drawings (visual works)
exterior views
colleges (buildings)
sketches
pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

Physical Descrption

1 pencil sketch : matted ; 15 x 20 inches

Collection Code

GC001

Collection Name

Original art collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

GC001.USMA.Cambridge.806

Acqusition Type

Library & Archives Purchase

Credit Line

Library & Archives purchase, 2023

Places

Cambridge (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Shaw, Alfred, 1895-1970 (Artist)

Material Type

sketches
pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

Other People

Shaw, Alfred, 1895-1970

Other Organizations

Harvard University

Subjects

Art
Pencil
Architecture

Restrictions

Overall good condition. Minor wear and staining to mount.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Temporarily housed on shelf HGO-02-105-A-B-101 in HAV-01-403

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