Usage conditions may apply for digital images, video, and sound recordings linked within SOVA collections. While digital content may be restricted, SOVA collection descriptions and catalog records are available CC0 for re-use. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page.
Archives of American Art
Photographs of interiors of the estate of John L. Booth
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bootjohn
- Creators:
-
Booth, John L. (John Lord)
- Dates:
-
ca. 1940?
- Languages:
-
English.
- Physical Description:
-
7 Itemsphotographic printsb&wimages 8 x 10 cm.
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Photographs depict interiors of a well-appointed home, decorated with paintings and sculptures. Handwritten notes on backs of photos identify some of the artworks (mostly Renaissance paintings and classical sculpture) and indicate which institutions Booth donated those works to (primarily the Detroit Institute of Arts). Photographer unknown.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
John Lord Booth was a Detroit businessman, philanthropist and art collector; and founder of Booth American Company, a telecommunications company.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donor of materials is unknown.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Art -- Collectors and collecting | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Archives of American Art
750 9th Street, NW
Victor Building, Suite 2200
Washington, D.C. 20001
https://www.aaa.si.edu/services/questions
