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Design drawing for arch curtains for the Hegeler Carus House, La Salle, Illinois

George A. Schastey & Co. American
 George A. Schastey American, born Germany
 Design possibly by August Fiedler

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Compared to the other design drawings for the Hegeler commission, the design for the arch curtains is rendered significantly looser in its sketch-like quality. The written note indicates that it was to be executed in blue silk lampas broché.

Design drawing for arch curtains for the Hegeler Carus House, La Salle, Illinois, George A. Schastey & Co. (American, New York, 1873–1897), Graphite and pen and ink on wove paper, American

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