Creator |
Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer. |
Contributor |
Godwin, Alfred, artist. |
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Huston, Joseph M., 1866-1940, architect. |
Title |
Supreme Court Room. [graphic]. |
Date |
1906 |
Physical Description |
1 photographic print : platinum on cardboard mount; 19.5 x 24.5 cm. (7.75 x 9.5 in.), on mount 36 x 44 cm. (14 x 17 in.) |
Description |
Interior view of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, including two tables in the center of the floor, surrounded by wooden
balustrades. The judges' elevated bench sits against the far wall. A green and gold hemispheric glass dome, created by Alfred
Godwin, rises from the ceiling.
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Notes |
Signature of photographer on mount. |
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Title from manuscript note on recto. |
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The Pennsylvania State Capitol building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 after designs by Joseph M. Huston. |
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Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol. |
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LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48. |
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See P.8479.6 for similar view. |
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See the article entitled "A Costly Triumph" by Harold J. Howland in the Saturday, January 26, 1907 issue of "The Outlook",
p. 200 for a description of the Supreme Court Room.
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Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection. |
Subject |
Pennsylvania State Capitol (Harrisburg, Pa.) |
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Pennsylvania. Supreme Court |
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Capitols -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg. |
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Courtrooms -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg. |
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Domes -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg. |
Genre |
Platinum prints -- 1900-1910. |
Associated name |
Godwin, Alfred, artist. |
Associated name |
Huston, Joseph M., 1866-1940, architect. |
Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.98] |
Accession number |
P.8479.98 |