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Archives of American Art
Photograph of a display of N. Whitman Bailey's newspaper, book, & magazine illustrations
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bailwhit
- Creators:
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Bailey, Whitman
- Dates:
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March 27, 1921
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Photographic printb&w20 x 24 cm.
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Photo shows one wall of an exhibition, presumably in the art gallery of the Boston City Club, with several illustrations (both originals and reproductions) hanging. One is signed "Morgan Dennis."
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Whitman Bailey (1884-1954) was an illustrator for many newspapers in Boston and Rhode Island.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Provenance unknown. The photograph is most likely an an exhibition in the art gallery of the Boston City Club, based on an announcement in the Boston City Club bulletin, vol. XV, April 1, 1921, No. 7, p. 178 [accessed via Google books, 3/24/14].
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Keywords
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