Anthony F. Dumas architectural drawing of Chestnut Street Theatre, 1918


Permanent ID:
14395
Date:
1918
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:
Chestnut St. Theatre / AFD 1918 / Philadelphia PA. / Chestnut St. Near S.12th St. / Nixon & Zimmerman Amusement Co. Managers
Address:
S. 12th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia
Format:
Architectural
Dimensions:
Width: 38 cm, Height: 26.6 cm
Collection:
Frank McGlinn collection
Related Person or Organization:
Anthony F. Dumas, 1882-1942 (creator)