Contract for ironwork between Philip Finelli, District Ornamental Iron Works and Mildred Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks and Specifications for wrought iron rail in North Vista by Ruth M. Havey, December 7, 1951 Digital
Scope and Contents
Contract for ironwork between District Ornamental Iron Works, Philip Finelli owner and Mildred Bliss, December 7, 1951 for work to be done on the wrought iron rail for the North Vista. Ruth Havey provided the contract documents for the wrought iron rail for the North Vista at Dumbarton Oaks. The specifications for fabrication, finishing and setting the rail were included as well as drawings: plans and south elevation 11/7/51 (GD G-3-42A); F.S.D. scroll panel 6/11/51 (GD G-3-42B); F.S. elevation of west gate 11/16/51 (GD G-3-42C); and F.S. details for west gate 11/16/51 (GD G-3-42D). Handwritten signatures by Ruth Havey on behalf of Mildred Bliss, owner and by Philip Finelli for District Ornamental Iron Works. Stamped in black ink with District Ornamental Iron Works above signature line for contractor.
Dates
- Creation: December 7, 1951
Language of Materials
Materials chiefly in English with a few items in Greek, Latin, French, Italian, or Spanish.
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Extent
23 boxes (Approximately 2632 items including correspondence, expense reports, invoices, estimates, deposit records, book lists, newspaper clippings, newsletters, and plant lists.)Subject
- District Ornamental Iron Works (Organization)
- Finelli, Philip, 1913-2005 (Person)
- Havey, Ruth M., 1899-1980 (Person)
- Bliss, Mildred Barnes, 1879-1969 (Person)
Creator
- From the Sub-Series: Havey, Ruth M., 1899-1980 (Correspondent, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Dumbarton Oaks Repository
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