Folger Shakespeare Library
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The Folger Shakespeare Library is an independent research library on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., United States. It has the world's largest collection of the printed works of William Shakespeare, and is a primary repository for rare materials from the early modern period (1500–1750) in Britain and Europe. The library was established by Henry Clay Folger in association with his wife, Emily Jordan Folger. It opened in 1932, two years after his death.
Paul Philippe Cret's original designs for the east facade of the Folger Shakespeare Library, early 1930s
Exterior of Folger Shakespeare Library
An angled view down East Capitol Street with the dome of the US Capitol in the distance
Austin M. Purves Jr.
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Austin Montgomery Purves Jr. was a twentieth-century American artist and educator. His works include painting, mosaic, fresco, and sculpture.
Cooper Union in New York where Austin Purves was Director from 1931 to 1938
"Queen of Hearts", 1912, Maxfield Parrish, a friend of the Purves family, encouraged Austin in his artwork. Purves created "The Queen of Hearts" when he was 12 years old.
East Litchfield Volunteer Fire Company where Austin Purves served many years as Commissioner