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Pencil drawing of a symmetrical square ornament with a human head at center surrounded by acanthus leaves and flower rosettes

Classical Molding with Human Head at the Center Surrounded by Leaves and Vines

Thomas Hardwick, 1776-79

Pencil drawing of a classical molding with a central female head surrounded by acanthus leaves and scrolls.

Classical Molding with Human Head, Leaves, Vines and Empty Roundels (recto); Detail of Classical Molding with Eagle I…

Thomas Hardwick, 1776-79

Pencil study of classical ornament with acanthus scrolls, a rosette, fluted panels and a leafy frieze on pale paper.

Classical Border Elements with Vines and Leaves

Thomas Hardwick, 1776-79

Pencil drawing of a symmetrical classical frieze with a central shield cartouche, rosettes, acanthus leaves and crown motifs.

Classical Design Element with Leaves and Vines

Thomas Hardwick, 1776-79

Pencil drawing of a classical border with symmetrical acanthus leaves and scrolls shaded to resemble carved relief.

Border Design from a Classical Frieze, Decorated with Vines and Leaves

Thomas Hardwick, 1776-79

Pencil sketch of a classical pedestal with an inscribed tablet, garland swags, lion figures and a winged bird.

Sketch of a Classical Pedestal

Thomas Hardwick, 1776-79

Graphite sketch of a classical pedestal supported by two seated winged griffins on a stepped stone base.

Sketch of a Classical Pedestal with Griffins

Thomas Hardwick, 1776-79

Classical Sculpture of a Lion, Front and Side Views

Thomas Hardwick, 1776-79

Pencil drawing of a lion resting its paw on a sphere, with two carved rosette panels below.

Classical Sculpture of a Lion and Two Rosettes

Thomas Hardwick, 1776-79

Pencil drawing of a classical frieze with a winged griffin, scrolling acanthus ornament, and a stepped molding detail.

Classical Frieze with Griffins and Candleabra, and Molding Details

Thomas Hardwick, 1776-79

Pencil drawing of two decorative friezes: scrolling vines with birds and reptiles above, and winged griffins flanking an urn

Two Frieze Designs: Decorated with Birds, Reptiles and Vines, Griffins and Vases

Thomas Hardwick, 1776-79

Pen drawing of three ornamental friezes: putti holding a garland, putti and scrolling foliage, and carved acanthus leaves.

Three Frieze Designs with Young Satyrs, Leaves, Vines, and Putti

Thomas Hardwick, 1776-79

Pencil drawing of classical vase, hooded female figures with urns, nude women supporting a vase, and embracing figures in a n

A Vase and Classical Monuments Carved with Hooded Women Carrying Urns, Two Females Embracing Beneath a Vase and Two N…

Thomas Hardwick, 1776-79

Pencil drawing of a canopy bed with a domed top, crown finial, swagged drapery and tassels, labeled Charles Hindley and Sons.

Design for a Bed with Canopy

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Pencil and wash design drawing of twin beds with scrolled headboards under an arched canopy with swagged drapery and tassels.

Design for Twin Beds with a Canopy

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Pencil and wash design drawing of a pair of tasselled curtains with an ornate pelmet framing a window.

Design for Curtains

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Pencil and wash design drawing of two window curtain treatments with swags, valances, and tassels.

Designs for Two Sets of Curtains

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Watercolor design of three windows with sheer curtains, floral drapes, tasselled tiebacks and a beaded swag valance.

Design for a Wall with Three Windows

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Pen and wash design drawing of an ornate mirror above a side table with swags, garlands and an urn motif.

Design for a Side Table and Mirror

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Pen and ink design of an ornate rococo frame enclosing rows of decorative wall brackets with urns and figurines.

Design for a Frame and Sketches of Wall Displays

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Pencil and wash design drawing of an ornate fireplace with an arched mirror frame, foliage garland and figure niches.

Design for a Fireplace and Mirror

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Ink and wash drawing of a Gothic Revival wall design with pointed arch niches, pinnacles, and carved wooden trim panels.

Design for Wall with Wooden Trim

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Pencil design drawing of a tall Gothic sideboard with glazed central cabinet, pointed arches and carved roundel panels.

Design for Gothic Sideboard

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Pen and wash drawing of a rococo-style loveseat with scrolled crest, cabriole legs, and a matching footstool.

Design for a Loveseat

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Pencil drawing of an ornate wooden desk with arched carved griffin panels on each pedestal side.

Design for Wooden Desk

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Pencil design drawing of a tufted upholstered loveseat with scrolled arms and turned fluted legs on casters.

Design for a Loveseat

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1884-92

Pencil sketch of two upholstered corner couches, one with carved feet and a bolster, the other with fringed skirt and turned

Designs for Two Corner Couches

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Pencil and ink drawing of two chair designs, one with gothic arched back and starburst upholstery, one with tracery back.

Designs for Two Chairs

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Pencil drawing of four Gothic Revival chair designs with pierced arched backs and handwritten prices below each.

Designs for Four Chairs

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84

Pencil drawing of an upholstered chair in front view with a rear view of the same chair beside it.

View of Front and Rear of Chair

Charles Hindley and Sons, 1841-84