Framed Mid-Century Architectural Blueprints – “Cape-Early Bldrs” Set of 4 (Residential Design, 1966)

Description :
This set of four framed architectural blueprints, titled “Cape – Early Bldrs”, presents the full residential layout of a mid-century home dated May 1966. Each drawing captures a different architectural aspect of the structure — including floor plans, elevations, and cross sections — all drafted in precise ink on yellow vellum paper. The sheets are professionally matted and housed in matching silver-toned frames with beaded inner trim, creating a gallery-quality display that celebrates the artistry and precision of traditional hand drafting.

These blueprints serve as both historical documents and design art pieces, representing an era when homebuilding merged practicality with the charm of Cape Cod and early Colonial Revival influences. Perfect for architects, collectors of industrial and design history, or anyone drawn to vintage technical illustration.

Era
Mid-20th century (dated May 1966).

Style
Cape Cod / Early Colonial Revival / Mid-Century Suburban.

Technique
Hand-drafted residential plans on vellum with technical ink, mounted with deep navy matting and framed under glass in silver-finished wood frames.

Tools Used
Architect’s scale, T-square, compass, ruling pens, vellum drafting sheets, and blueprint ammonia printer.

History
These framed plans embody the optimism of 1960s residential architecture, when craftsmen and architects still hand-drew blueprints before the digital drafting era. The Cape-Early Builders signature indicates a regional home design firm active during the postwar suburban expansion.

Manufacturer / Maker
Architectural Firm: Cape-Early Builders, c.1966

Measurements
Each framed piece: 25 ½" H x 20 ½" W x 1" D

Suggested Weight
Approx. 5–6 lbs per frame (20–24 lbs total set).

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
Two boxes: 30" L x 25" W x 6" H each (for secure glass protection).

Music
Modern Jazz – “So What” by Miles Davis evokes the sleek confidence and creativity of 1960s architectural design.

Item Number : P14811

Category : Art

Brand : UK