Archives of American Art

George Gage letters from Thomas Cole [son]

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.gagegeor
Creators:
Gage, George
Cole, Thomas, b. 1848
Dates:
1896
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2 Items
(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
A letter, Oct. 7, 1896, in which Cole writes of an enclosed sketch of Boston drawn by his father (he estimates ca. 1828) which he gives to the Gages as an expression of appreciation for their hospitality while he visited Boston; and a letter, Oct. 19, 1896, in which Cole discusses the same sketch and the death of a dear friend.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Thomas Cole (b. 1848) was the posthumous child of landscape, portrait and religious painter Thomas Cole and Maria Barstow Cole. The senior Cole died February 11 or 12, 1848, of complications stemming from pleurisy. There were three other children: Theodore (born January 1, 1838), Mary (born 1839), and Emily (born 1843).

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 2812 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1967 by Mrs. William Adams, whose relationship to Gage and Cole is unclear.

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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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Painters -- New York (State) Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Cole, Thomas, 1801-1848 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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