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Evelyn Taylor Price Memorial Sundial, 1946-1947, 1962

 File — Drawer: 7.2

Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding the proposed location of the sundial in Rittenhouse Square, including Henri Marceau's suggestion that it replace the Giant Frog (1946), architectural drawings by Sydney E. Martin titled 'Memorial to Mrs. Eli Kirk Price by Beatrice Fenton' (1947), and correspondence regarding the pedestal design and inscription — notably a debate over whether Mrs. Price's given name should appear. Also includes Art Jury resolutions and related correspondence.

Dates

  • 1946-1947
  • 1962

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 5.0 Linear feet

Language of Materials

English