The
The Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts and
Printed Ephemera
Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur
Museum, Winterthur, DE 19735
302-888-4600 or 800-448-3883
OVERVIEW OF
THE COLLECTION
Creator: Craftsman Architects
Title: Blueprints for Dumblane
Dates: 1911-1989 (bulk dates: 1911)
Call No.:
Acc. No.: 04x20
Quantity: 112 items
Location: map case A, drawer 7
BIOGRAPHICAL
STATEMENT
Gustav Stickley (1858-1942), cabinetmaker and
architect, was the leader of the American arts and crafts movement. From 1901 through 1916, Stickley published a
magazine called The Craftsman, which
promoted the arts and crafts lifestyle.
In this magazine, more than two hundred Craftsman house plans were
published, targeting the American middle class.
Craftsman House #10 of the 1904 series was adapted by Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Hazen Bond of
Samuel Hazen Bond was a lawyer, and a craftsman as
well. Mr. Bond designed and hand crafted
the tall case clock that stood in the foyer of Dumblane, and made some other
furniture and light fixtures for the house.
He was very involved, along with Stickley, during the construction
process to make sure that everything was done precisely. Mr. Bond loved Dumblane so much that he had
pamphlets printed that described the house and included photos from an article
which appeared in The Craftsman in
February 1913. Mabel Cornish (Mrs.
Samuel Hazen) Bond was a physician during the early 1900s, which was unusual
for a woman at that time. She was also a
poet, a writer, and a cat breeder.
Among later owners of Dumblane were Mr. and Mrs.
Sander Feldman and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Glen.
Both couples made alterations to the house and grounds, which are
documented and are included with the collection of original drawings. Dumblane still stands, although much of the
original lot has been sold off, with additional houses built on the property.
SCOPE AND
CONTENT
Collection of original blueprints from Gustav
Stickleys Craftsman Home Building Co., including plans, elevations, framing
plans, details, and interior elevations, for the house, the conservatory, and
the garage, which was a separate building.
Some of these are redlined copies (blueprints with corrections), and
some of them have additional sketches on the back.
In later years, alterations and additions were made
to Dumblane by other architects, landscape architects, and engineers. Their original plans are also included in
this collection. The property on which Dumblane
is located was later subdivided, and the surveyors subdivision drawings are
also with the collection. There is a
more recent aerial photo showing Dumblane and its new neighbors.
Also included with the collection is a pamphlet
about Dumblane, printed around 1913, with a later description tipped in. This pamphlet contains photographs and a
description of the house. Not part of
the original gift but included with the collection is some information about
Mr. and Mrs. Bond and a copy of an article about Dumblane which originally
appeared in The Craftsman.
ORGANIZATION
The drawings are organized by project and date.
The original Dumblane House for Mr. and Mrs. Bond
(.1 through .57):
Elevations
(.1- .8)
Plans
(.9- .23)
Framing
Plans (.24- .27)
Plumbing
Drawings (.28- .34)
Details
(.35- .42)
Interior
Elevations/Details (.43- .57)
The Conservatory (.58- .67)
The Garage (.68- .73)
Later Alterations/Additions (.74 through .111):
Topographic/Site
Map (.74- .75)
Mr.
and Mrs. Feldman (.76- .81)
Surveyors
Drawings (.82- .85)
Mr.
and Mrs. Glen (.86- .91)
Pool
drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Glen (.92- .97)
Additions
by
Dorment
Residence (.107- 109)
Aerial
Photo (.110)
Site
Drawing (.111)
LANGUAGE OF
MATERIALS
The materials are in English.
RESTRICTIONS
ON ACCESS
Collection is open to the public. Copyright restrictions may apply.
PROVENANCE
Gift of R. Kendall Nottingham, owner of Dumblane.
ACCESS POINTS
People:
Bond, S. Hazen (Samuel
Hazen).
Bond, Mabel Cornish.
Stickley, Gustav, 1858-1942.
Topics:
Craftsman Home Building Co.
Architecture, Domestic
Designs and plans.
Architecture, Domestic Washington (D.C.)
Arts and Crafts Movement Washington (D.C.)
Conservatories Designs and plans.
Garages.
Landscape
architecture Washington (D.C.)
Blueprints.
DETAILED
DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION
Location: map case A, drawer 7
The original
Dumblane House:
Folder 1:
elevations, plans, framing plans
Elevations:
(scale for Elevations is Ό=1-0)
.1 Front
Elevation; written on back: framing elevation
.2 Front Elevation (redlined), signed by
G.W. Hart(?), on back: detail drawing of unknown item
.3 Rear
Elevation; written on back: old plans
.4 Rear Elevation (redlined), signed by
G.W. Hart(?), name and address written on front (probably new, not from 1911),
costs of unknown items on back
.5 Side
Elevation (left side of front)
.6 Left
Side Elevation (redlined), signed by G.W. Hart(?), written on back: 100 iron
ankors [sic]
.7 Side
Elevation (right side of front)
.8 Side
Elevation (right side of front)
Plans:
.9 Planting
Suggestions, March 13, 1912 (site plan)
Prepared by The
Wm. H. Moon Co.,
.10 Foundation
Plan, signed by G.W. Hart(?), dated July 8, 1911
Ό=1-0
.11 Foundation
Plan (revised), signed by G.W. Hart(?), dated July 8, 1911
Ό=1-0
.12 Revised Basement Layout, appears to be
showing air ducts; on back: sizes of pipes for various rooms
.13 First
Floor Plan (working), appears to be showing placement of air returns
.14 First
Floor Plan (working), similar to .13
.15 First
Floor Plan (working), layout of rooms and beams
Ό=1-0
.16 First
Floor Plan (final), layout of rooms, beams, and built-in furniture
Ό=1-0
.17 First
Floor Plan (redlined), more detailed than .15 or .16, signed by G.W. Hart(?)
Ό=1-0
.18 Second
Floor Plan (portion of plan, including a fireplace) (small drawing)
Ό=1-0
.19 Second
Floor Plan (first layout)
Ό-1-0
.20 Second
Floor Plan (built), signed by G.W. Hart(?)
.21 Third
Floor/Attic Plan (portion of plan, including a fireplace) (small drawing)
.22 Third
Floor/Attic Plan (first layout), on back: pipe detail
.23 Third
Floor/Attic Floor Plan (built)
Ό=1-0
Framing Plans:
.24
First Floor Framing Plan (redlined), signed by G.W. Hart(?), with various notes
on back
.25 Second
Floor Framing Plan, signed by G.W. Hart(?)
.26, .27 Third
Floor Framing Plan (two copies), both signed by G.W. Hart(?),
Folder 2:
plumbing, details, interior elevations and details
Plumbing
Drawings:
.28 Plumbing
Plan Showing Sewer Layout, from F. B Ridenour
Ό=1-0
.29 Plumbing
Plan Showing Sewer Layout (redlined), from F. B. Ridenour
Ό=1-0
.30 Plumbing
Plan
Ό=1-0
.31, .32 Plumbing Section, showing placement
of tubs, toilets, sinks on each floor (two copies), from F. B. Ridenour
Ό=1-0
.33 Proposed
Piping (section), from Keller Mfg. Co., 7-27-11, stamped W.O.F. Jul 24 1911
.34 Position
and Size of Opening for No. 2 wall type Incinerator, National Incinerator Co.
3=1-0
Details:
.35 Detail
of Window with transom
Ό=1-0
.36 Detail
of Window and Brick Wall
Ό=1-0
.37 Detail
of Steel over Window Openings
Ύ=1-0
.38 Detail
of Steel over Arches showing Anchors
Ύ=1-0
.39 Sill
and Staging plans, dated Nov. 1911
Ό=1-0
.40 Gable
Door Details, Nov. 1911
.41 Details
of Main Stairs
3=1-0
.42 Details
of Main Stairs (redlined)
3=1-0
Interior
Elevations and Details:
.43 Living Room Elevations, including wall
adjoining hall, window seats, and entrance into conservatory, with sketches on
back and note about getting plans to Mr. Bond
Ύ=1-0
.44 Elevation of Fireplace in Living Room,
plus side elevation with bookcase and section of seats in living and dining
rooms, with penciled notes
Ύ=1-0
.45 Detail
of Elevation in Hall opposite the Fireplace, with sketches on back
Ύ=1-0
.46 Details
of Den (front and side elevations)
Ύ=1-0
.47 Desk
and Cabinets in Den
1
½=1-0
.48, .49 Bookcases,
End and Front Elevations (two copies, one with penciled note)
1
½=1-0
.50 Bookcases
and Space for Desk in Den, with sketches on back
Ύ=1-0
.51 front
and end elevations of China Closets and Sideboard in Dining Room
1
½=1-0
.52 Details
of Pantry
Ύ=1-0
.53 Seat
(location not given)
.54 Grill
under Hall Seat
.55 Footboard
Elevation (small drawing)
1
½=1-0
.56 not
labeled , but probably headboard elevation (small drawing)
1
½=1-0
.57 Elevation of Seat and Closets in Dressing
and Sleeping Rooms, includes section of seat and section of closet
Ύ=1-0
Folder 3: Conservatory
Drawings:
.58 Plan;
Section; Side and End Elevations
Craftsman
Architects, Lord & Burnham Co.
Nov.
2, 1911
Ό=1-0
.59 Section;
Plan; Sectional Details (sheet 8)
Section
and Plan 1=1-0
Sectional
Details 3=1-0
.60 Framing
Plan (sheet 3)
Ό=1-0
.61 Sectional
Details (redlined drawing)
.62 Details
(sheet 6)
.63 Details
Ύ=1-0
.64 Plan
and Section Details of Grate and frame
.65 Plan
of Frame and Grate
.66 Elevation
of Grate
.67 Plan
and Elevation of Ash Plate
Folder 4: Garage
Drawings:
.68 Front
and Side Elevations
Ό=1-0
.69 Rear
and Side Elevations
Ό=1-0
.70 Cross
Section
½=1-0
.71 Longitudinal
Section
½=1-0
.72 Ground
Plan
Ό=1-0
.73 Plan
and Section of Garage Trap, with notes
1=1-0
Folder 5:
drawing on brown paper
.119 drawing,
probably of paneling, on both sides of paper
[note: oversized drawings on brown paper, most of
which are probably drawings of sections of paneling, are on a roll located atop
map cases]
Folder 6: Alterations
and Additions (mostly blue line drawings):
.74, .75 Topographic Map (2 copies): Lots 1,
2, & 3, Square 1727,
1/16=1-0
.76- .81 Alterations
for Mr. & Mrs. Sander Feldman (6
copies)
Wilkes & Faulkner,
Architects
8/12/70
Shows: 2d and 3d floor
plans, bedroom elevation, kitchen plan and notes, bathroom elevations and
vanity details
signed by owners Donald N.
and Myra Lynn Glen, made for S. Auerbach, record by R. L. Wray
1=30
Nov. 19, 1973
.85 Surveyors Office
1=30
Nov. 26, 1973
.86 General Site Plan for Mr. & Mrs. Donald
Glen,
1/8=1-0
9/11/73
.87 General Site Plan for Mr. & Mrs. Donald
Glen
(redlined
copy of previous drawing, with more details of plant placement)
.88 Dumblane Garden 1 (site plan)
Henry
Tenser, Architect
Jan.
June 1973
.89 Dumblane
Garden 2
roof plan,
framing plan, floor plan, apparently for gardening room (changes to original
conservatory?)
Ό=1-0
section ½=1-0
.90 Dumblane
Garden 3
north,
south, east, west elevations of gardening room
Ό=1-0
detail
sections 1 ½=1-0
.91 Dumblane
Garden 4
sections Ύ=1-0
various
details 1=1-0
.92-.97 swimming
pool,
Moeller Pools
Incorporated
11/1973
.92 Drawing 1: Plot Plan
1=20
.93 Drawing 2: Layout Plan
1/8=1-0
.94 Drawing 3: Details (lights, diving board, surface skimmer,
piping layouts, etc.)
.95 Drawing 4: Pool Cover Installation Details
.96 Drawing 5: Plumbing Plan
1/8=1-0
.97 Drawing 6 of 6: Electrical Plan
1/8=1-0
.98, .99, .100 Plans, Elevations sheet 2 of 4
addition
to Dumblane
The
Offices of
Ό=1-0
(3 copies; 1 stamped/signed)
.101, .102, .103
Section Details, sheet 3 of 4
(3
copies; 1 stamped/signed)
.104, .105, .106
Mechanical (so labeled, shows plumbing details) sheet 4 of 4
(3
copies; 1 stamped/signed)
.107 Site
Plan
Crowther
& Associates, Landscape Architects
.108 Dorment
Residence (
Crowther &
Associates, Landscape Architects
1/8=1-0
11/29/89
.109 New
Front Entry Plan
Dumblane-
Dorment Residence
Crowther &
Associates, Landscape Architects
1/8=1-0
.110 Aerial
Photo
Prepared
by Metropolitan Mapping
.111 Location
Drawing, Lots 20, 21, 22 Square 1727
Snider &
Associates, Surveyors- Engineers
1=40
Folder 7:
.112 Dumblane:
The Suburban Estate of S. Hazen Bond
pamphlet,
including photos and descriptions
Folder 8:
other items related to Dumblane and the Bonds (not part of gift, but items of
potential interest to researchers)
Dumblane: A Southern Craftsman Home, The Craftsman, February 1913 (copy).
Tenleytown House and Garden Tour, Sunday, May 4, [no
year], part of tour brochure describing Dumblane (copy)
Note about Mabel Cornish Bond
Title page for The United States Register and
Studbook for Cats, compiled and edited by Mabel Cornish Bond, 1906 (copy)
Partial finding aid to Smithsonian Institution
Archives, Record Unit 201
Roll of
oversized drawings, all on brown paper:
.113 drawing,
probably of paneling
.114 drawing,
includes a section labeled beam and another drawings labeled arm of seat
.115-.118 fragments
of drawings, possibly of sections of paneling