Anthony F. Dumas architectural drawing of Shubert Chestnut Street Opera House, 1920
Permanent ID:
14400
Date:
1920
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:
Shubert - Chestnut St. Opera House / Chestnut Near 11th. Sts. / Opp. B.F. Keith's Theatre / Philadelphia, PA / A.F.D. 1920 / Lee & J.J. Shubert Leasees & Managers / B.F. Keith's Corp. Sole Leesee
Address:
11th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia
Format:
Architectural
Dimensions:
Width: 38.3 cm, Height: 25.5 cm
