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  • Meerlust on the Eerste Rivier 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Bustin, L.R.F. (2009-03-27)
    Elevations, bell tower & front garden enclosure of the Meerlust homestead, built in Cape Dutch style with a thatched roof and convex-concave gables. Measured and drawn by L. R. F. Bustin for prof. Geoffrey Pearse's book ...
  • Gate Posts at Visser's Hoek 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); McWilliams, H.H. (2009-03-26)
    Elevation, part plan and moulding details of the gate posts at Visser's Hoek in Cape Town, dated 1768. The gate used to form the entrance to the Dutch East India Company cattle enclosure. Drawings were done by H. H. ...
  • Pediments to Old Supreme Court and Caledon Street Police Court 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Elsworth, L.A. (2009-03-26)
    Elevations of the pediments of the Old Supreme Court (remodelled by Thibault) in Adderley Street, Cape Town, and the Caledon Street Police Court. The sculptures are probably by Anreith. The drawings were measured and drawn ...
  • Corner cupboard, Groot Constantia 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Howie, W.D. (Duncan) (2009-03-23)
    Photograph depicting a corner cupboard with "kasstel" (porcelain pots on stands) from Groot Constantia. It is flat fronted, and has fielded door panels, a shaped apron, canted corners and a gabled pediment. The photograph ...
  • Wardrobe 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Cheyne's Studio (2009-03-05)
    Photograph depicting a flat cornice type wardrobe, probably dating from the 19th century. Victorian with English influences (?). Photograph may have been taken for prof. Geoffrey Pearce's book "Eighteenth Century Furniture ...
  • Main entrance door, Rust-en-Vreugd 
    Fassler, John (1910-1971); Rees Poole, Vivian Sydney (1883-1965) (2009-03-05)
    Elevation and section that show in great detail the main entrance door to Rust-en-Vreugde. Done by John Fassler from measured drawings by V. S. Rees Poole, probably for prof. Geoffrey Pearce's book "Eighteenth Century ...
  • Plate, Koopmans de Wet House, Cape Town 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Ellis, Robert (2009-03-05)
    Photograph depicting a china plate from Koopmans de Wet House. A ship hand-painted in the centre well is surrounded by a floral rim. The ship is flying what appears to be the Dutch national flag.
  • Groot Constantia [banqueting hall] 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Elliot, Arthur, 1870-1938 (2008-11-11)
    Photograph depicting the banqueting hall at Groot Constantia. Several pieces of furniture can be seen: a gate-leg table, two Tulbach chairs, a cupboard with linenfold drawers, a wall cupboard of which the glazing bars ...
  • Two cut-glass vessels and silver dish 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968) (2008-11-11)
    Photograph depicting two cut-glass vessels - their use undetermined - and one silver bowl, probably a bonbonniere or sweetmeat-box, all from the Koopmans Collection. Several spoons can also be seen resting in each.
  • Tulbagh chair 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Elliot, Arthur, 1870-1938 (2008-11-11)
    Photograph depicting a late 17th century Tulbagh-type chair from the Koopmans de Wet House, with caned seat and backrest. It has peg top turned legs and rails. The framework to the back is richly carved; the stretchers are plain.
  • Old Chest Groot Schuur [Groote Schuur] (No. 7F) and Stinkwood Chair Groot Schuur (No. 9F) 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Fassler, John, 1910-1971 (2008-11-11)
    Preparatory measured drawings by John Fassler of a chest and chair, both from Groote Schuur. The chest has openwork brass angle pieces and its front rests on bun feet. The back of the chair has a shaped top rail and a split ...
  • Writing bureau, Groot Constantia 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Elliot, Arthur, 1870-1938 (2008-11-10)
    Two photographs depicting an escritoire at Groot Constantia. It originally belonged to the Steyn family. The flap has an inlay of birds and foliage; the second photograph shows the escritoire with the flap down. See also ...
  • China cabinet 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Elliot, Arthur, 1870-1938 (2008-11-10)
    Photograph depicting a china (display) cabinet with a gabled pediment, from the Groote Schuur Collection. The whole has canted sides, with the glazing of the top part continued around the corners. The bottom part has doors ...
  • Wall bracket, Groot Constantia 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Elliot, Arthur, 1870-1938 (2008-11-10)
    Photograph depicting a brass wall sconce at Groot Constantia. It could be removed for cleaning. See also p. 162, Fig. 186 (photographed by Arthur Elliot) on p. 164 and Plate 58 of the 1960 edition of "Eighteenth Century ...
  • Table, Koopmans De Wet House 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Elliot, Arthur, 1870-1938 (2008-11-10)
    Photograph depicting a small mid 18th century table at Koopmans De Wet House in Cape Town. Its slender cabriole legs terminate in claw and ball feet. The top has a border of dark wood, and the apron is shaped. See also ...
  • Armoire 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Studio Wesselo; Hausmann, Cape Town (2008-11-10)
    Two photographs depicting an armoire with bombé-fronted drawers. It has a gabled pediment with exuberantly carved key block, a shaped apron & shaped panels on the drawers. One photograph shows the armoire in pristine ...
  • Cradle, Koopmans de Wet House 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968) (2008-11-03)
    Photograph depicting a sturdy cradle from Koopmans de Wet House, probably from the 18th century. It is made of wood, and the ends are on rockers.
  • Built-in cupboard at "Blaauwklip" 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Edrich, Stellenbosch (2008-11-03)
    Photograph depicting an 18th century wall cupboard in relatively simple style. It is flat fronted with canted corners. Two ledges for the display of ornaments are visible above the cornice.
  • Settee, Koopmans De Wet House 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Elliot, Arthur, 1870-1938 (2008-11-03)
    Photograph depicting a late 17th century caned settee from the Koopmans De Wet House. The legs, foot rails and arm supports are plain. The back has a shaped top rail and plain bottom rail filled in with plain slats. See ...
  • Pulpit and lectern, Lutheran Church, Cape Town 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Anreith, Anton (1754-1822); Elliot, Arthur, 1870-1938 (2008-11-03)
    Photographs depicting a pulpit designed by Anton Anreith, located in the Lutheran Church in Cape Town. The raised pulpit is reached by a flight of stairs, and is topped by a canopy. It is embellished by carved animals, ...