From collection Mount Desert Island Historical Society - Fred L. Savage Collection
High Seas Architectural Drawing Sheet #31, Detail of the Dining Room Mantel
1. Set of original and preliminary drawings and details for High Seas. 23 Blue Prints 2 Survey topo on Linen 39 Pencil on tracing paper 1 Pier drawing on linen Set of plan and elevation of a small house for this client. 2.This is a mounted architectural drawing of the mantel in the dining room of High Seas in Bar Harbor. It is labeled the Residence of Dr. Rudolph E. Brunnow. 3. Three pencil on paper details of a mantel . It is labeled the Residence of Dr. Rudolph E. Brunnow. 2012 exhibit text: High Seas Cottage for Dr. Rudolph Brunnow Bar Harbor, ME, 1911 Pencil on tracing paper Detailed drawings in many cases were developed by Savage for interior installations of mantels and cabinet work. These beautifully rendered sketches show a desire to achieve fine carvings and turnings for his elegant interiors in this high style colonial revival cottage.
