- 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.




