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Archives of American Art
James Hamilton letters
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.hamijaml
- Creators:
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Hamilton, James, 1819-1878
- Dates:
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1861-1867
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Items(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Two letters to "Mr. MacKenzie," one regarding a landscape painting by Hamilton "in the Academy."
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Marine and landscape painter; Belfast, Ireland and Philadelphia, Pa. Moved to Philadelphia in 1834.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel D10 (fr. 1246-1247) available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1955-1962 by Charles E. Feinberg, an active donor and friend of AAA.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape painting -- 19th century | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Marine painting -- 19th century -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Landscape painters -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Marine painters -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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