Walter T. Bailey

(American, 1882-1941)

Art Deco Plaque in the Egyptian Revival Taste

carved hardstone

H 23 3/4 x W 20 1/2 x D 7 inches

Property from the Collection of James Flynn and Bill Wiley, Chicago, Illinois

Provenance:

By repute of the consignor, the terra cotta plaque was salvaged from the National Knights of Pythias Temple in Chicago. The temple was designed by Walter T. Bailey (1882-1941), the first licensed African-American architect in the state of Illinois, and was colloquially referred to as the "Skyscraper of Bronzeville."

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Walter T. Bailey

(American, 1882-1941)

Art Deco Plaque in the Egyptian Revival Taste

carved hardstone

H 23 3/4 x W 20 1/2 x D 7 inches

Property from the Collection of James Flynn and Bill Wiley, Chicago, Illinois

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Art Deco Plaque in the Egyptian Revival Taste

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Art Deco Plaque in the Egyptian Revival Taste