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Architectural fragments from the Imperial Hotel (Tokyo, Japan)



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MS-0271 Abstract:

Architectural fragments from the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Imperial Hotel (Tokyo, Japan), collected by Edgar Tafel. The fragments include oya stone and terra cotta architectural blocks, decorative tiles and bricks, one window with panels of clear and amber leaded glass, and one copper exterior piece.

Black and white photographs of the fragments, a May 1968 Forum article about the Imperial Hotel's demolition and a brochure from the Imperial Hotel can be found in the collection's accession file. Please see University Archives staff for access to these materials.


Topics: Design Archives, Wright, Frank Lloyd
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