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Archives of American Art
Research material on John F. Francis
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.etchw
- Creators:
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Etchison, W. Richard
- Dates:
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1961-1991
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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46 Items(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Research material on portraits by John F. Francis (1808-1886) including photographs with notes, printed material, and letters to Etchison describing the photographs. The items were originally in a scrapbook.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Etchison: Art historian; Frederick, Md. John F. Francis: born in Philadelphia, was a painter and silhouettist, who worked in many Pennsylvania towns.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 4909 (fr. 1221-1284) available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1991 by Josephine Etchison, the aunt of W. Richard Etchison.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Original collation: scrapbook.
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
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Portrait painting -- 19th century -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art historians -- Maryland -- Frederick | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Portrait painters -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Francis, John F., 1808-1886 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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