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Cosby, John W., 1815-1867

 Person

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Spiers House, No. 11 and No. 12, Cornice of Portico and Bay Window, Full Size, side and front elevation, 1862

 Item — Drawer: 10
Abstract Full-size, side and front elevation drawings for the exterior eaves and cornice of the portico and bay window, including details of gutter and interlacing pendant eaves arcades. Architectural moldings include acanthus, tongue-and-dart, bead-and-reel, rosettes, and scrolls. Each drawing individually signed and dated: "John W Cosby, Archt/ Jan 14, 1862/ Raleigh, N.C."
Dates: 1862

Spiers House, No. 13, Cornice and Console of Window Head and No. 14, Window and Door Facing, 1862

 Item — Drawer: 10
Abstract Two drawings on a single sheet including detailed drawing to scale of cornice and console of window head for interior windows in principal rooms, calling for acanthus, rosette, and scroll decorative carving and a section for a typical window and door facing. Each drawing individually signed, "John W Cosby Archt/ Jan 14th 1862/ Raleigh NC". Condition: good, lined with mulberry paper, some corner losses. Drawing No. 13 continued on separate sheet, Shared Shelf #12629319.
Dates: 1862

Spiers House, No 15, 16, 17, and 18, Front Door and Portico, 1862

 Item — Drawer: 10
Abstract Sheet of four drawings including a small scale elevation of the front door, fanlight, side panels and lights (no. 18), full scale renderings of portico column (no. 15), capital (no. 16), and base (no. 17). Each drawing individually signed and dated, "John W Cosby/ Raleigh / Jan 14 1862 N.C." Condition: poor, lined with mulberry paper, multiple cracks through images and losses in images, but clearly legible.
Dates: 1862

Spiers House, No 19, No 20, No 21 Cornice and Console and Base Block of Doors of Parlour and Dining Room, 1862

 Item — Drawer: 10
Abstract Side and front elevation of cornice, console and base block of parlor and dining rooms decorated with scrolling acanthus, rosette, bead and reel, egg and dart, and bead and reel moldings. Condition: good with some edge tears, lined with mulberry (?) paper. Signed: John W Cosby Archt / Raleigh / Jan 14th 1862 / NC
Dates: 1862

Spiers House, No 22 Section of a Window Frame and No 23 Section of the Casings and Jamb Linings of Doors, 1862

 Item — Drawer: 10
Abstract Drawings of full size detailed section of windows and doors with notes specifying materials and methods of construction. Good condition; minor losses to edges; lined with mulberry paper repairs. Signed: "John W. Cosby archt / Raleigh / Jan 14th 1862 NC"
Dates: 1862

Spiers House, Nos 24, 25, 26 Window Finish Detail, Fireplace Plan, Wash Board Detail, 1862

 Item — Drawer: 10
Abstract One sheet with three drawings, each labeled separately: no. 24 detail plans of window; no. 25 plan and sections for fireplace (information on the mantel missing); and no. 26 section detail for 'wash board' Poor condition; lined with mulberry (?) paper; substantial losses to upper left of drawing. Each numbered detail and plan separately signed "John W Cosby archt / Jan 14th 1862 Raleigh / NC"
Dates: 1862

Spiers House, Plan No. 1, Plan of Foundation, and Plan No. 5, Framing of Front, 1862

 Item — Drawer: 10
Abstract Plan of stone foundations (No. 1) and plan of timber framing for the facade wall (No. 5) including notes as to size of beams and method of joining. Signed and dated: "John W. Cosby archt/ Jan 14th 1862, Raliegh/NC". Condition: has sustained vertical tears through image, stabilized with mulberry paper lining.
Dates: 1862

Spiers House, Plan No. 4, Section Through on Line A(subscript 1) A(subscript2), 1862

 Item — Drawer: 10
Abstract Cross section of main house through principal formal rooms. Signed: "John W Cosby Archt/ Raleigh/ Jan 14, 1862/ N.C. " Condition: good
Dates: 1862

Spiers House, Plan No. 6, Front Elevation., 1862

 Item — Drawer: 10
Abstract Colored presentation drawing, elevation of east side of house, principal facade. Labeled, "Plan No 6". Signed, "John W Cosby Architect/Raleigh/Jan 14th 1862/NC". Condition, good; some staining and foxing on perimeter of support, some mulberry paper repairs on verso to small edge tears.
Dates: 1862

Spiers House, Plan No. 8, North Side Elevation., 1862

 Item — Drawer: 10
Abstract Colored presentation drawing, elevation of north side of house. Labeled, "Plan No 8". Signed, "John W Cosby Architect/Jan 14th 1862 Raleigh/NC". Condition, good; corner losses and some mulberry paper repairs on back to small edge tears.
Dates: 1862