Hammatt Billings, Charles Howland (1818-?) and Joseph Edward Billings (Mid-19th Century) Original Architectural Scrapbook, c. 1840-1880

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Hammatt Billings, Charles Howland (1818-?) and Joseph Edward Billings (Mid-19th Century) Original Architectural Scrapbook, c. 1840-1880. Large format scrapbook consisting of 183 album leaves, each with original drawings tacked to the pages, numbering approximately 330; these drawings are done in pencil, ink, and watercolor wash, many are signed and dated, mostly by Hammatt Billings, and many are identified; subjects include boathouses, stables, churches, private homes, city apartment buildings, along with floor plans and architectural details, mantels, furniture, railings, windows, railings, and so on; many drawings of Wellesley College's magnificent College Hall are present; drawings exist in every form from quick sketches in pencil to finished presentation pieces done on heavy board in full colors; the scrapbook failing structurally, the drawings in various forms and states, generally very good, 14 x 11 in.
Estimate $400-600


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