Johnston, John Taylor, 1820-1893

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Birth 1820-04-08
Death 1893-03-24
French, English,

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John Taylor Johnston was a founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and was elected its first President in 1870. He held this position until he retired in 1889; the institutions Trustees subsequently voted him Honorary President for Life.

From the description of John Taylor Johnston Collection, 1832-1981. (Metropolitan Museum of Art). WorldCat record id: 472155593

First president of the Metropolitan Museum of art; art collector.

From the description of Letter, 1871 Jan. 17, N.Y., to James Lorimer Graham. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 83322280

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  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)

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