Owned by
William A. Clark
Fragments (3) from William A. Clark mansion
1907
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Wood, quartz
Overall (a, quartz): 1 1/4 in. × 2 1/4 in. × 2 in. (3.2 × 5.7 × 5.1 cm)
Each (b and c, wood fragments): 1/8 × 5 × 1 1/8 in. (0.3 × 12.7 × 2.9 cm)
Each (b and c, wood fragments): 1/8 × 5 × 1 1/8 in. (0.3 × 12.7 × 2.9 cm)
Gift of Bertram Millar, 1947
Z.1425a-c
These fragments are from the William A. Clark mansion, designed by Lord, Hewlett and Hull and Henri Deglane, and built at 5th Avenue and 77th Street. At a cost of $5 million, it was reportedly the most expensive private residence ever built in New York City. It was torn down in 1927.
DescriptionThree fragments from the William A. Clark mansion at 5th Avenue and 77th Street; (a), an irregularly-shaped piece of quartz, and (b, c) two sections of wood with a metal prong on one end, from the window screens at the Clarke mansion.Markingsink inscription: on label attached to quartz: "From Senator W.A. Clark's/mansion, 5 Ave. and/77 St., New York./Torn down 1927."
ink inscription: on paper bag accompanying fragments: "Two pieces of wood from a/window screen of W.A. Clark's/mansion"
ClassificationsHISTORIC RELICS
