Architectural sculptors, of Dublin. CHARLES WILLIAM PURDY CHARLES WILLIAM PURDY and JOHN HENRY OUTHWAITE JOHN HENRY OUTHWAITE , who appear to have come from England, set up in business at 206 Great Brunswick Street, Dublin, in 1859 or early 1860. The firm moved to Westland Row later in 1860 but, despite its apparent success in attracting business, went bankrupt in June 1861. See also PURDY & MILLARD. PURDY & MILLARD.
See WORKS.
References
Frederick O'Dwyer, The Architecture of Deane and Woodward (1997), 338.
8 work entries listed in chronological order for PURDY & OUTHWAITE *
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CO. CAVAN, KILMORE (CAVAN), CATHEDRAL OF ST FETHLIMIDH (CI) |
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1857-1860;1869 |
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Font & pulpit by Purdy & Outhwaite, Dublin. |
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B 16, 15 May 1858, 343; B 18, 18,25 Aug 1860, 528(illus.),529(illus.),548; DB 3, 1 Aug 1861, 586,587(illus.)
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CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, DAWSON STREET, ST ANN'S CHURCH (CI) |
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1859-1860 |
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'the carvings and stone dressings connected with the chancel, together with the pulpit, font, and desk, were designed and executed at the establishment of Messrs. Purdy and Outhwaite, Great Brunswick-street, assisted in the former department…by a professional gentleman distinguished for his ability in ecclesiastical art'. |
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DB 2, 1 Mar,1 Jul,1 Sep 1860, 225,297,328
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CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, BERESFORD PLACE, DRINKING FOUNTAIN |
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1860-61 |
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Designed by Deane & Woodward. Contractor: Purdy & Outhwaite. Cost ca. £50. Gift of Earl of Carlisle. |
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B 18, 15 Dec 1860, 800; DB 3, 1 Feb 1861, 418(illus.); 40, 1 Jun 1898, 83; Eve Blau, Ruskinian Gothic (1982), 151,pl.152; Frederick O'Dwyer, The Architecture of Deane and Woodward (Cork University Press, 1997), 497-9(illus.)
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CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, PARKGATE STREET, DRINKING FOUNTAIN |
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1860-61 |
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Carving of mural fountain near park entrance designed by Deane & Woodward. Contractor: Cockburn. Cost: £50. Gift of Earl of Carlisle. Builder: Cockburn. Carving: Purdy & Outhwaite. |
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IB 3, 1 Feb 1861, 418(illus.); 40, 1 Jun 1898, 83; B 19, 23 Feb 1861, 129; Eve Blau, Ruskinian Gothic (1982), 151,pl.152; Frederick O'Dwyer, The Architecture of Deane and Woodward (Cork University Press, 1997), 497-499(illus.)
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CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, KILDARE STREET, NO. 001 (KILDARE STREET CLUB) |
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1861 |
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External and internal carving executed by 'Mr Purdy'. |
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DB 3, 1 Dec 1861, 692; Frederick O'Dwyer, The Architecture of Deane and Woodward (1997), 338; see also P. Harbison, 'The Kildare Street Club Monkeys', Irish Times, 22 Jul 1976, and F. O'Dwyer's response in Irish Times, 28 Jul 1976; Christine Casey, The Buildings of Ireland: Dublin (2005), 489.
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