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Archives of American Art
Photograph of Edith Halpert
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.raymaneh
- Creators:
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Ray, Man, 1890-1976
- Dates:
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[ca. 1930]
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Photographb&w15 1/2 x 20 1/2 cm.
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Photo of Edith Halpert taken by Man Ray. The photo is inscribed by Halpert to her friend, museum director James W. Foster: "To Jim Whose radiant warmth is the greatest stimulant I have experienced the the art world. With deep affection, Edith. P.S. The coat is reversible Man Ray missed the white side."
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Photographer. Halpert was director of the Downtown Gallery, New York, N.Y. and a friend of director of museum director, James W. Foster.
Administration
Reproduction Note
A duplicate print is in the Downtown Gallery records, Archives of American Art.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1978 by James W. Foster.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Halpert, Edith Gregor, 1900-1970 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Foster, James W., 1920- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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