Archives of American Art

W. A. Leonard receipt from purchase of a print

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.leonw
Creators:
Leonard, W. A.
Dates:
1875
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1 Item
(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
A receipt from the firm of Frederick Keppel for a woodcut by Albrecht Durer, sold for 5 dollars to the Rev. W. A. Leonard on March 15, 1875. The receipt is signed by Keppel's assistant, W[illiam] Macbeth.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Frederick Keppel was the founder of Frederick Keppel and Co. and William Macbeth was his assistant who later founded the well-known Macbeth Gallery in New York City.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3091 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The document was presented to Sherman Lee who in turn gave it to the Archives of American Art.

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

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Art -- Collectors and collecting Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Gallery owners -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art dealers -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Keppel, Frederick, 1845-1912 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Macbeth, William, 1851-1917 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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