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Creator:
Brown, Henry Kirke, 1814-1886  Search this
Names:
Ames, Joseph, 1816-1872  Search this
Extent:
1 Item ((on partial microfilm reel))
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1867 June 4
Scope and Contents:
To "Dear Ames," presumably artist Joseph Alexander Ames, written from Newburgh, N.Y. Brown thanks Ames for drawing paper received, and makes additional requests for other supplies; he also invites him to "come up and make us a visit" [from New York City to Newburgh].
Biographical / Historical:
Sculptor; New York City and New York State, Washington, D.C. Ames was a portrait and genre painter, New York, N.Y. Both members of the National Academy of Design.
Provenance:
Donated 1955-1962 by Charles E. Feinberg. Feinberg was a long time friend and active donor to AAA.
Restrictions:
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.
Occupation:
Sculptors -- New York (State)  Search this
Identifier:
AAA.browhenl
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw99e98adba-e792-4f64-a10b-0e8cd16f669c
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-browhenl