Anthony F. Dumas architectural drawing of Gayety Theatre, 1917


Permanent ID:
14392
Date:
1917
Image Description:
Anthony F. Dumas (1882-1942) was a prolific amateur architecural illustrator who produced hundreds of original architectural ink drawings of the facades and exteriors of theaters in urban areas accross the United States. According to the Museum of the City of New York, his death certificate listed him as "ornamental plasterer" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
 
Inscription:
Gayety Theatre / N.8th.St. Near Vine St. / Philadelphia PA. / AFD 1917 / Burlesque Shows
Address:
N. 18th and Vine Streets, Philadelphia
Format:
Architectural
Dimensions:
Width: 38.2 cm, Height: 25.5 cm
Collection:
Frank McGlinn collection
Related Person or Organization:
Anthony F. Dumas, 1882-1942 (creator)