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Archives of American Art
Herman Armour Webster letters from William Flint
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.flinwill
- Creators:
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Webster, Herman A. (Herman Armour), 1878-1970
- Dates:
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1947-1952
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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27 Items
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Twenty six letters from Sir William Flint to Herman Armour Webster mostly concerning Flint's travels in Europe, his plans to meet Webster in France and England, progress on his artwork, and the illness of his wife, Sibylle. Also included is a partial translation and explanation of the letters written in an unknown hand.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Etcher, painter; Paris, France, New York, N.Y.; b. 1878; d. 1970; Webster and Flint were friends.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2008 by Jerome Shapiro, who purchased the letters in a bookstore.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
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Etchers -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Watercolorists -- England | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Flint, William Russell, Sir, 1880-1969 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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