Inscriptions on the attic of the monumental arch of the entrance, NYPL
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Title
Inscriptions on the attic of the monumental arch of the entrance, NYPL
Subject
New York Public Library. Humanities and Social Sciences Library--Pictorial works.
Architectural inscriptions—New York (State)—New York--Pictorial works.
Libraries—New York (State)—New York--Pictorial works.
Statues—New York (State)—New York--Pictorial works.
Architectural inscriptions—New York (State)—New York--Pictorial works.
Libraries—New York (State)—New York--Pictorial works.
Statues—New York (State)—New York--Pictorial works.
Description
Three photographs. Each photograph shows one of the inscriptions on the attic of the monumental arch entrance into NYPL. These three organizations joined together to create NYPL in 1897.
The first photograph is of the left inscription: "The Astor Library, founded by John Jacob Astor for the advancement of useful knowledge, MDCCCXLVIII [i.e. 1848]."
The second photograph is of the middle inscription: "The Lenox Library, founded by James Lenox, dedicated to history, literature, and the fine arts, MDCCCLXX [i.e. 1870]."
The third photograph is of the left inscription: "The Tilden Trust, founded by Samuel Jones Tilden, to serve the interests of science and popular education, MDCCCLXXV[i.e. 1875]."
The first photograph is of the left inscription: "The Astor Library, founded by John Jacob Astor for the advancement of useful knowledge, MDCCCXLVIII [i.e. 1848]."
The second photograph is of the middle inscription: "The Lenox Library, founded by James Lenox, dedicated to history, literature, and the fine arts, MDCCCLXX [i.e. 1870]."
The third photograph is of the left inscription: "The Tilden Trust, founded by Samuel Jones Tilden, to serve the interests of science and popular education, MDCCCLXXV[i.e. 1875]."
Creator
Michael W. Handis
Date
April 17, 2015
Rights
Copyright Michael W. Handis, all rights reserved.
Format
jpeg
Language
English
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