Chas. W. Jarrett-Knott, Paris artistic : indicateur des salons russes… (1896)
“ Having crossed a large courtyard ornamented with flower beds and surrounded by a gracetul collonade, you mount a staircase and arrive at the vestibule, from whence another stairway leads to the first floor. - On the ground and first floors are arranged, in the different halls, under glass cases, the most important maps and historical documents. Every thing is labelled and there are catalogues in every room, free for public use. ”
