Interior Grille Detail, James T. Foley U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, Albany
A decorative interior grille in the James T. Foley U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Albany, New York, photographed by Carol M. Highsmith.
Design characteristics
This grille covered a vent or radiator in the building's interior, and its pattern is a good example of a Deco radiator-cover design: a strong frame, a repeating geometric motif and enough open area for air. Grilles like this can be translated directly into wood radiator covers or HVAC return covers for a 1920s or 1930s house.
Classification
- Style
- Art Deco
- Category
- Radiator Covers
- Material
- Metal
- Motifs
- Geometric grille
- Photograph
- 2007
- Evidence
- Photograph of a documented interior or object
- Source
- Library of Congress
Architectural context
Stepped geometry, fluting and figured veneers. Europe and the United States · c. 1920–1940.
