[TheForge] D.C. Area metalwork

[Chris Worsley]

Andy,

It is not on the Mall, but there is great stuff to see in the Washington 
National Cathedral - 3101 Mass Ave. NW -  take a cab.
As well as Nol Putnams rather new gates downstairs in the burial vault 
area, are the tons of work done around the chapels on the main level. 
Work done by Samuel Yellin, the Kaiser Brothers, and several others. 
Take a flashlight for seeing details. Some of my favorites are the 
Yellin grill that surrounds the Childrens Chapel with endless scrolls 
each ending in a different bird or animal head, and some of the candle 
stands and hanging lights.
If you can locate a docent who is not busy, ask to see the Bishop door 
handle that is on the inside the door to the room where the choir robes 
are kept.  Maybe you can talk her into showing you other "hidden" ironwork.

Closer to the Mall is the Renwick Gallery, the fine crafts collection of 
the Smithsonian. I don't know what is on display now, but the gates on 
the gift shop were one of Albert Paley's early big jobs.

Chris
AZ


Andy Gladish wrote:

>What are the can't-miss metal/design/sculpture/blacksmithing sights in the
>mall area of DC?
>I'll be there mon-fri, free during the days, but no car so pretty much in
>the central area...any suggestions greatly appreciated!
>
>Thanks,
>Andy G.
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