bldg. 51 museum collection acquires exceptionally rare, museum quality 1902-03 george grant elmslie-designed five-ply fret-sawn mahogany wood panel from 1899 schlesinger and mayer building

amazingly intact 1902-03 george grant elmslie-designed fret-sawn mahogany wood screen panel located in schlesinger and mayer building (1899, louis h. sullivan, architect) third floor women’s lounge and writing room. the richly ornamented woodwork was executed by the edmunds mfg. co., chicago, il.  additional panels – … Continue reading bldg. 51 museum collection acquires exceptionally rare, museum quality 1902-03 george grant elmslie-designed five-ply fret-sawn mahogany wood panel from 1899 schlesinger and mayer building