Series includes artworks consisting of Koehler's painted color tests on canvas and sketches of flowers, jewelry designs, and landscapes; two letters for Koehler from Henry K. Hardon and Leonore H.; correspondence of Mary Elizabeth Sharpe with institutions and museums regarding the donation of Koehler's works of art; and a notebook with Koehler's handwritten notes on painting and jewelry making techniques. Also found are personal business records containing a copy of Koehler's will, directions for the donation of her possessions, and two insurance policies for Mary Sharpe which note her works by Koehler; and printed materials including clippings and exhibition announcements and catalogs.
Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Florence Koehler papers, 1890-1978. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
Processing of this collection received support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.
