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Archives of American Art
John Sartain letters
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.sartjohn
- Creators:
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Sartain, John, 1808-1897
- Dates:
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1864-1897
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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3 Items(on partial microfilm reels)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A letter to W.C. Crane sending him a copy of a sonnet written by Stockton Bates after having seen Sartain's "Irene," and a copy of the sonnet; and to H.G. Jones about a portrait engraving which Sartain is preparing of the Rev. Dr. Jones about whom Jones is writing a book.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Engraver, portrait painter, miniature painter; Philadelphia, Pa.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels D10 (fr. 1502-1504) 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 | ||
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Engraving -- Printing | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Engravers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Bates, Stockton | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Crane, W. C. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Jones, Horatio Gates, 1822-1893 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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