Anthony Salvin Papers [manuscript]. 1828-[ca. 1862].

ArchivalResource

Anthony Salvin Papers [manuscript]. 1828-[ca. 1862].

The collection consists of architectural drawings for various projects by the British architect Salvin. Drawings are either executed by Salvin himself or by other architects or draughtsmen in his office. Additional material includes: 8 photographs of Salvin projects; 5 drawings by Salvin's wife, Anne Andrews (Nesfield) Salvin; a catalogue of Salvin's library at Elmshurst; and engravings of British cathedrals.

1 box and 1 vol., 46 architectural drawings (2 metres).

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7065498

Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

Related Entities

There are 1 Entities related to this resource.

Salvin, Anthony, 1799-1881

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6gb4zhf (person)

Anthony Salvin was a 19th century British architect. He came from a Durham family, and went to London, where he became a pupil of John Nash. He then started his own practice, which lasted for some 60 years, where he became an expert in medieval fortifications, building and altering over 73 country houses. He did much restoration work on Windsor Castle and the Jewel House at The Tower of London. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1836, became vice-president in...