Created by
Cook, Julian Abele Sr., American, 1904 - 1986
Owned by
Cook, Julian Abele Sr., American, 1904 - 1986
Subject of
Walker Evans & Cogswell Co., American, founded 1852
Date
mid 20th century
Medium
ink on wove paper
Dimensions
H x W: 5 1/2 × 3 in. (14 × 7.6 cm)
Description
A sketch in black ink of Philadelphia City Hall drawn on Walker Evans & Cogswell notepaper by architect Julian Abele Cook, Sr.
This highly detailed drawing by Julian Abele Cook, Sr. depicts the face of Philadelphia City Hall clock tower. Cook’s drawing captures a semi-profile view of the tower, on a light brown woven piece of note paper by Charleston, South Carolina’s Walker Evans & Cogswell Company. In black type this company paper has mottos printed at the top and bottom which read, “REMEMBER US / When in need of supplies in our line” and “DON’T SAY IT. WRITE IT”, respectively. At bottom right is a black ink inscription reading [City Hall / Philadelphia]. There are no markings on the reverse of the drawing.
Place depicted
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Type
sketches
Topic
Architecture
Art
Design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Peter Cook in honor of Julian Francis Abele and Julian Abele Cook, Sr.
Object number
2021.95.14
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of Julian Abele Cook Sr.
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59f27d82a-e43f-47b8-aad7-dd5493f22d0f

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