Museum object · Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Framed drawing of Howard Chapel Choir drawn by Julian Abele Cook Sr.
mid 20th century
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
A framed illustration of the Howard Chapel Choir drawn by architect Julian Abele Cook, Sr. In graphite on off-white paper, the drawing depicts the interior of the Chapel at Howard University with one figure at the organ, one at the pulpit, and several seated behind the pulpit, all flanked by a thick wood paneled wall. A large, lantern-style pendant light hangs above the pulpit. An inscription at the top left, partially hidden, reads: “$6.9”. The drawing is set within a large white mat and a square, black wooden frame.
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Catalog reference: 2021.95.12ab
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