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Archives of American Art
George Caleb Bingham letter
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.binggeor
- Creators:
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Bingham, George Caleb, 1811-1879
- Dates:
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1852 January 31
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Item
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Letter from Bingham to Goupil & Co. concerning the reproduction of his painting, "Canvassing for Votes." Bingham also mentions the popularity of his painting "County Election" and criticism of him in an issue of the American Art Union Bulletin.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter (St. Louis, Mo.)
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 2787 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Reproduction Note
Letter is a photocopy of a typescript.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1965 by Abe Brayer, who knows the owner of the original letter.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
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