Created by
Cook, Julian Abele Sr., American, 1904 - 1986
Date
1941
Medium
Prussian blue on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (a): 17 15/16 × 25 1/16 in. (45.6 × 63.6 cm)
H x W (b): 17 15/16 × 25 3/16 in. (45.6 × 63.9 cm)
H x W (c): 18 1/8 × 25 1/4 in. (46 × 64.2 cm)
H x W (d): 18 1/8 × 25 3/16 in. (46 × 64 cm)
H x W (d): 18 1/8 × 25 3/16 in. (46 × 64 cm)
H x W (e): 18 1/8 × 25 3/16 in. (46 × 64 cm)
H x W (f): 18 1/8 × 25 3/16 in. (46 × 64 cm)
H x W (g): 18 1/8 × 25 3/16 in. (46.1 × 64 cm)
H x W (h): 18 1/8 × 25 3/16 in. (46 × 64 cm)
H x W (i): 18 3/16 × 25 3/16 in. (46.2 × 64 cm)
H x W (j): 17 15/16 × 25 in. (45.6 × 63.5 cm)
H x W (k): 17 15/16 × 25 in. (45.6 × 63.5 cm)
H x W (l): 18 1/8 × 25 1/4 in. (46 × 64.2 cm)
H x W (m): 18 1/8 × 25 1/4 in. (46 × 64.1 cm)
Description
A set of loose architectural blueprints, “A Residence for Mr. And Mrs. James E. Moore”, created by architect Julian Abele Cook, 1941.
This is a set of thirteen (13) large, rectangular blueprint sheets (a-m) of architectural drawings reproduced in white on bright blue background for a residential project in Petersburg, Virginia. The set begins with a cover sheet (a), reading at center: [A RESIDENCE FOR / MR. AND MRS. JAMES E. MOORE / PETERSBURG VIRGINIA] and at bottom left: [JULIAN A. COOK / DESIGNER / WASHINGTON D.C.]. Each subsequent sheet is titled and numbered at the bottom right corner:
Sheet 1 (b): Plot Plan and Alternative Plot Plan
Sheet 2 (c): Footing Drawing
Sheet 3 (d): Foundations
Sheet 4 (e): First and Second Floor Plans
Sheet 5 (f): Front and South Elevations
Sheet 6 (g): North and East Elevations
Sheet 7 (h): Construction Details
Sheet 8 (i): Stairway Details
Sheet 9 (j): Millwork Details
Sheet 10 (k): Bathroom Details - Plumbing Sections
Sheet 11 (l): Kitchen Cabinet Details
Sheet 12 (m): Garage Plan and Alternate Garage
There are sketches in graphite on the reverse of Sheets 4 and 6.
Place depicted
Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Type
blueprints
Topic
Architecture
Craftsmanship
Design
Domestic life
Housing
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
2021.95.15a-m
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/fd588ee1c53-612c-493c-a14a-d808a1a2aae9

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