Charles Scribner's Sons Art Reference Dept. records, 1839-1962
Creator:
Charles Scribner's Sons
Physical description:
7.0 linear ft
Type:
Works of art
Collection descriptions
Photographs
Sketches
Date:
1839
1839-1962
Topic:
Photographers
Portraits
Publishers and publishing
American literature
Local number:
AAA charscrs
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment
Notes:
Charles Scribner (1821-1871) was a partner in the publishing firm of Baker & Scribner, 1846-1871, and carried on alone after Baker's death in 1850. Scribner formed Scribner & Welford in 1857. Charles Scribner's Sons was established in 1870, the same year SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY began. His son Charles, 1854-1930, became president of the company in 1875. He began SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE in 1887. It ceased publication in 1930. His son Charles, 1890-1952, became company president in 1932
Summary:
The incomplete records of the Charles Scribner's Sons Art Reference Department measure 7.0 linear feet and date from 1839 to 1962, and include original art works, photographs, scattered letters, and miscellaneous printed material reflecting the portraiture and other illustration work completed in support of the wide range of books, magazines and publications by Charles Scribner's Sons over the company's long history
Cite as:
Charles Scribner's Sons Art Reference Department records, 1839-1962. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution
1 photographic print on cabinet card : b&w ; 19 x 11 cm. (including paper affixed at top of photograph)
Type:
Photographs
Date:
ca. 1890
Topic:
Collage
Record number:
(DSI-AAA)14216
Summary:
Date based on Stahmer Art Photography studio's dates of activity. An unknown artist has added a collage aspect to the photograph in the form of a clipping of a man's hands holding a large book, pasted over the photograph to look as though Beard is holding the book. An additional paper affixed to the top of the photo reads "Beard, Dan."
1 photographic print : b&w ; 23 x 18 cm. on paper 29 x 20 cm.
Type:
Photographs
Place:
Chicago, Ill.
Date:
ca. 1880
Topic:
Portraits
Record number:
(DSI-AAA)2009
Summary:
Portrait of Burnham.
Identification on front, top (handwritten): Burnham, D.H. Identification on front, bottom (handwritten): D.H. Burnham, Director of Works. Identification on verso (handwritten): Burnham & Root; Chicago World's Fair Architect.
Head and shoulders portrait of Cox, turned 3/4 left. Identification on verso (handwritten): Kenyon Cox. Stamped in lower left corner of image: Pirie Macdonald; photographer-of-men; New York. Published in: Archives of American Art Journal v. 13, no. 2, p. 7; v. 27, no. 1, p. 15.
