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Frieze Section from the Rothschild Building, Chicago, Illinois

A work made of cast iron.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of cast iron.

Date:

1881 (demolished 1972)

Artist:

Adler and Sullivan (American, 1883-1896)
Louis Sullivan (American, 1856–1924)
Dankmar Adler (American, born Germany, 1844–1900)

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 200

Department

Architecture and Design

Artist

Adler & Sullivan, Architects (Designer)

Title

Frieze Section from the Rothschild Building, Chicago, Illinois

Place

Chicago (Building address)

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1881

Medium

Cast iron

Dimensions

45.1 × 94 cm (17 3/4 × 37 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased from Mr. John Vinci; Purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hixon Glore

Reference Number

1974.11

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