Architectural drawings, 1956-1985 (bulk 1958-1963)

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Architectural drawings, 1956-1985 (bulk 1958-1963)

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The collection contains 53 sheets and 1 volume of architectural drawings in various media, chiefly diazo process and photostat prints, some hand colored and annotated. The drawings comprise plans, sections, elevations and renderings chiefly for the construction of the Library (1958-1985), as well as two sets of plans of the Museum (1956, 1979)

1 portfolio (1 v., 24 sheets) 3.2 linear ft.1 box (29 sheets) .35 cubic ft.

Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8228453

Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library

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Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)

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Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.). Library

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