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Archives of American Art
Francis A. Lammer papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.lammfran
- Creators:
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Lammer, Francis A., 1889-1988
- Dates:
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[ca. 1900-1972]
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1.2 Linear feet(ca.1,067 items)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of Lammer's 1972 autobiographical manuscript in which he describes his apprenticeship with Tiffany and Company, his work as an engraver, and the establishment of his own stationery and engraving business, the Maybeth Shop, in New Bedford, Mass.; 5 letters to Lammer, 1920-1955; an undated school notebook; an award; printed material including clippings and catalogs; 7 scrapbooks with clippings, printed examples of Lammer's announcements, cards, and stationery, and sketches of monograms and jewelry; original menu designs; 3 sketchbooks; sketches for Christmas cards and announcements; 67 copper engraving plates; and 3 photos.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Engraver; Massachusetts, Rhode Island.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1972 and 1974 by Francis A. Lammer.
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
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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| Engraving | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Engravers | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Printmakers | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Tiffany and Company | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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