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Archives of American Art
P.P. Caproni and Brother records
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.ppcaprbr
- Creators:
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P.P. Caproni & Brother
- Dates:
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[ca. 1890-1969]
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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9.2 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Photographs of plaster cast reproductions of statuary and bas reliefs produced by the firm, 1890s to 1960s; several hundred glass negatives of photographs of casts; a few catalogs and advertisements for casts offered; and several folders of miscellaneous correspondence.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Casting firm, Boston, Mass. Pietro P. Caproni and his brother were craftsmen specializing in cast renderings of classical and other statuary.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The donor, Lino Giust, was a subsequent owner of P.P. Caproni and Brother.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster casts | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sculpture -- Technique -- Massachusetts -- Boston | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sculptors | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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