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Archives of American Art
Robert Blum illustrated letters
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.blumrobe
- Creators:
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Blum, Robert Frederick, 1857-1903
- Dates:
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[between 1875 and 1900?]
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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3 Items(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Three letters, all illustrated: one to Minnie; another to Virginia, apparently Minnie's sister; and an unaddressed letter, probably to Virginia, from Venice. Blum writes of various personal matters, and refers twice to "Chase," saying "He must be quite unbearable since Whistler painted his portrait.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter, illustrator, muralist; New York, N.Y.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel D8 (frames 340-348) available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Provenance unknown.
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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