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Letters to Helen Robertson

Title: Letters to Helen Robertson

Three letters to Helen Robertson from Alexander Robertson, Mar. 20, May 13, and Oct. 19, 1827, relating to family matters.

ArchivalResource: 3 items

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Trumbull, John, 1756-1843. Autograph letter signed : Washington, to Alex. Robertson in New York, 1828 Mar. 2.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Washington, to Alex. Robertson in New York, 1828 Mar. 2.

Concerning frames and cases for miniatures to be sent him and discussing his work.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (8vo)

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Dickinson, Obadiah, 1812-1850. Remarks on painting, [ca. 1835-ca. 1846].

Title: Remarks on painting, [ca. 1835-ca. 1846].

Consists of notes about various painters and painting techniques. The volume opens with a discussion of Gilbert Stuart's method of painting portraits and a complete description, with diagrams, of the palettes he used. Also include is a history of painting miniatures by Alexander Robertson, extracts from John Burnet's works, sonnets by Michelangelo, observations on painting draperies, observations for the Apollo Gallery in 1839, selections from professor Campfer on the "delineation of the possessions," proportions used for painting human figures, and notes on cleaning engravings, varnishing, and other finishing activities.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. ; 26 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122503772 View

Lanman, Abigail Trumbull, 1806-1890. John Trumbull letter and estate related papers, 1807-1844.

Title: John Trumbull letter and estate related papers, 1807-1844.

Papers related to the John Trumbull estate, including: a priced inventory of a sale of "Paintings, Prints, &c." by Trumbull, December 2, 1844, with a letter from David Lanman to his sister Abigail, regarding the sale, December 24, 1844; 7 letters from Benjamin Silliman to Abigail Lanman, regarding the Trumbull estate, 1843-1844; and an inventory of the estate of Trumbull presented to probate court. Also included is a letter from Trumbull to Peter Lanman, June 3, 1807.

ArchivalResource: 10 items (on partial microfilm reel)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/319939866 View

Robertson, Alexander, 1772-1841. Artist file.

Title: Artist file.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/431580783 View