The Red Room or Library--The Waldorf

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Title

The Red Room or Library--The Waldorf

Subject

Libraries

Description

Black and white lithographic image depicting the Library (or Red Room) at the Waldorf from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.

Lithographs produced from original photographs by B.J. Falk.

From the publication: "Note the delicate wood carving and oak panels. The canvas frieze was painted by Maynard." Referencing the American artist George Willoughby Maynard.

Creator

Boldt, George C., 1851-1916

Publisher

Edition de Luxe.

Date

1903

Contributor

Falk, B. J. (Benjamin J.), 1853-1925
Maynard, George Willoughby, 1843-1923

Relation

Histories & Publications

Is Part Of

Boldt, G. C. (c.1903). The Waldorf-Astoria: New York. New York: Edition de Luxe.

Format

image | jpeg

Type

StillImage

Coverage

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1890-1930
Red Room (Library) -- Waldorf

Original Format

promotional materials

Physical Dimensions

7.5x9

Citation

Boldt, George C., 1851-1916 , “The Red Room or Library--The Waldorf,” Host to the World, accessed April 28, 2024, https://waldorfnewyorkcity.com/archive/items/show/146.