Mock-up of cornice on scaffolding, construction of the McKim Building. - e5c0bd6d7ca7fcab5d9736dfd3f0c52c

Image from: Boston Public Library : photographs taken during the construction of central library building for McKim, Mead, and White; Image caption: Oct. 21, 1889. Temporary cornice. - Side view.; The temporary cornice was erected at the correct height above the south corner of the Facade to test that the proportions of the cornice were suited to the Facade. Oblique view from the S.S. Pierce Building. Duplicate of 06_03_000124, photo No. 121 by Edward Stevens, Clerk of Works. Light colored discolorations stripe complete original