Athenaeum Transom Window

Metadata

Title

Athenaeum Transom Window

Description

Glass transom window from the front entrance to the Athenaeum of Philadelphia:

ATHENAEUM
219

Lettering is formed by reverse glass gold leaf gilding. The exact age of this window and the date of its removal are unknown; however, a 1923 photograph in the collections of the Athenaeum clearly shows the transom window in place over the front door.

Extent

17.5" H x 59.75" W

Identifier

2021.37.01