Archive Record
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Metadata
Collection |
George Douglass |
Archive Number |
GDTXT1 |
Title |
George Douglass and His Mansion |
Description |
A six-page type-written history of George Douglass and his business influence in the area of current day Douglassville, PA, as well as a description of his political and business success. Text also contains various descriptions of elements of the George Douglass House, including the full-perimeter ["encircling"] plastered cove cornice, a refinement emanating from late 17th century "Baroque" English influences. This form of eaves transition appeared in Philadelphia in the very early 18th century, and within the next half-century migrated to Germantown, Chester and Montgomery counties, and eventually arose on more remote Germanic houses such as the Keim house in Berks County [see Archive record KHPH9 and the accompanying images and Footnotes]. See additional images for full text. Larry Ward |
Date |
2003 |
Object Name |
Typescript |
Catalog Number |
1006.01.002 |
Search Terms |
GDTXT Morlatton Village White Horse Tavern Tavern Plaster Cove Cornice Pent Eaves George Douglass House George Douglass History |
Creator |
Pendleton, Philip |
People |
Douglass, George |