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Summary:
One paintbrush used by Washington Allston. A fragmant of a note, partially illegible, is wrapped around the paintbrush "paintbrush used by Allston. Given to Ms. Judkins (?) at Allston's funeral." Ms. Judkins may have been, E.M. Judkins, a student of Allston's.
Citation:
Washington Allston paintbrush, circa 1830. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Biography Note:
Washington Allston (1779-1843) was an American painter.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Provenance unknown
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
