Etching of Harvard Club dining hall interior by Samuel Chamberlain, Boston, Mass., 20th century

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

undated

Location Note

HAV-01-403-Z-G-318

GUSN

GUSN-358410

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Description

One mounted etching of the interior of the Harvard Club dining hall. Etching was completed by artist Samuel Chamberlain in the 20th century in Boston, Massachusetts. The etching depicts seating, tableware, artwork, lighting fixtures, and architectural features of the interior. The etching is signed by Samuel Chamberlain and is numbered as print 25/100.

Details

Descriptive Terms

etchings (prints)
dining halls
dining tables
chairs (furniture forms)
tableware
tablecloths
hanging lamps
electric fixtures (light fixtures)
architectural elements
art (fine art)
coffered ceilings
paneling
fireplaces
etchings (prints)
mounts (secondary support)

Physical Descrption

1 etching: mounted ; 18 x 14 inches

Collection Code

GC001

Collection Name

Original art collection

Date of Acquisition

2015

Reference Code

GC001.USMA.Boston.786

Acqusition Type

Gift

Date Notes

20th century

Credit Line

Gift of the Joan Pearson Watkins Revocable Trust, 2015

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Chamberlain, Samuel (1895-1995) (Artist)

Material Type

etchings (prints)
mounts (secondary support)

Subjects

Art
Dining
Etched

Conservation Note

Etching was originally housed in a frame. It was subsequently removed as the frame was not original.

Restrictions

No noticeable damage on item.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

HAV-01-403-Z-G-318

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