Sir John Ninian Comper drawings, 1890s-1910s
Collection context
- Creator:
- Comper, Ninian, 1864-1960 and Comper, Ninian, 1864-1960
- Extent:
- 100 drawings (approximate)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Includes drawings for stained glass window patterns, furniture designs for churches, drawings of saints, and other detail drawings.
- Biographical / historical:
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Sir (John) Ninian Comper (10 June 1864- 22 December 1960) was a Scottish-born architect, one of the last great Gothic Revival architects in England.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers are encouraged to request materials at least one month in advance. You will receive an email from the department within 2-3 business days confirming your request and currently available appointment times. Requests are limited to 8 boxes per day (or equivalent), with a maximum of 5 boxes for off-site materials, 5 folders of drawings, or 5 rolls or tube boxes.
- Contact:
- avery-drawings@columbia.edu