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Sir Herbert Baker Collection: Recent submissions

  • Kendall, Francis Kaye (2008-08-21)
    Letter written by F. K. Kendall to Prof. G. E. Pearse, Head of the Department of Architecture at the University of the Witwatersrand, about an appreciation of Sir Herbert Baker's works.
  • Kendall, Francis Kaye (2008-08-21)
    Letter by F. K. Kendall to Prof. G. E. Pearse regarding the availability of plans for Sir Herbert Baker's proposed Lion House at Groote Schuur. Mention is made of the model of the Kimberley Bath. Both projects mentioned ...
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    Letter written by an unknown author to Sir Herbert Baker, replying to his letter of the 25th of July. It discusses verdite slabs & a winged springbok sculpture.
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-19)
    Letter from Sir Herbert Baker to J. S. Cleland at the Public Works Department on the paintings by William Timlin to be installed in South Africa House, London.
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-19)
    Letter by Sir Herbert Baker to G. E. Pearse, Head of the Department of Architecture at the University of the Witwatersrand, informing him of his sketches of old Cape houses, some of which have been demolished.
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-19)
    Letter from Sir Herbert Baker to Geoffrey Pearse on the latter's books about South African architecture and furniture. He also mentions his own manuscript, "Architecture and Personalities", and refers to Sir Edwin Lutyens's ...
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-19)
    Letter from Sir Herbert Baker to G. E. Pearse, thanking him for suggestions concerning the use of the Herbert Baker Architectural Scholarship. He sets out what his intentions are for the sholarship.
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-19)
    Letter written by Sir Herbert Baker informing J. S. Cleland of the impending visit to Pretoria of sculptor Reid Dick of the Royal Academy, who has been appointed to create a statue of David Livingstone at the Victoria Falls.
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-14)
    Cable from Sir Herbert Baker to J. S. Cleland at the Public Works Department, discussing the supply & cost of timber and marble for South Africa House in London.
  • Faber, Oscar, 1886-1956 (2008-08-14)
    Letter by Oscar Faber to Sir Herbert Baker on South Africa House in London, discussing the advantages of installing two passenger lifts.
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-14)
    Letter about South Africa House from Sir Herbert Baker in London to J. W. Cleland at the Public Works Department in Pretroria. It comments on a letter by dr. Oscar Faber, & discusses the inclusion of two lifts for the building.
  • Faber, Oscar, 1886-1956 (2008-08-14)
    Letter written by Oscar Faber to the High Commissioner of the Union of South Africa in London, commenting on the preliminary plans of South Africa House, designed by Sir Herbert Baker. It discusses possible changes to be ...
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-01)
    View from the museum steps of the Delville Wood Memorial in Cape Town by Sir Herbert Baker. Placed in a formal garden, the round classical structure supports a sculpture.
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-01)
    General view of the Delville Wood Memorial from the Cape Town art gallery, showing the lay-out of the site. The memorial, surrounded by classical columns and surmounted by a statuary group in bronze, is placed in a formal ...
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-01)
    Selborne Hall at the School of Agriculture in Potchefstroom, seen from the sports fields to the west. The design by Sir Herbert Baker was inspired by the Cape Dutch style.
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-01)
    View of the Potchefstroom Boys' High School, designed by Sir Herbert Baker in Arts & Crafts style.
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-01)
    View from the street of Selborne Hall at the School of Agriculture in Potchefstroom. Designed by Sir Herbert Baker, it displays Cape Dutch style gables.
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-01)
    View of the arcaded entrance to Selborne Hall at the School of Agriculture in Potchefstroom, designed by Sir Herbert Baker. The arches, supported by Doric-style columns, are topped by a cartouche.
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-01)
    Photograph of the main offices of the Potchefstroom School of Agriculture, designed by Sir Herbert Baker in Edwardian style. On the roof is an eyebrow dormer and a belvedere with clock and balcony.
  • Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-1946 (2008-08-01)
    View of the Bloemfontein Preparatory Technical School, designed by Sir Herbert Baker. The brick building has a corrugated-iron hipped roof, sash and bull's eye windows, and arched entranceways.