Tolman, Ruel P. (Ruel Pardee), 1878-1954

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Dates:
Birth 1878-03-26
Death 1954-08-24
Gender:
Male
Americans
English

Biographical notes:

Ruel Pardee Tolman (1878-1954) was a painter, etcher, writer, and was working in a museum in Washington, D.C., during the time these cards were received. His wife Nelly Summerhill McKenzie Tolman (1877-1961), a native of North Carolina, was a miniature painter. (Both are listed in Who was Who in American Art.) They had a daughter named Sarah.

From the description of Christmas and New Years cards, 1921-1935. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 261233640

Museum director and printmaker; Washington, D.C.

Tolman was the Director of National Collection of Fine Arts, 1946-1948.

From the description of Ruel Pardee Tolman papers, 1887-1958. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 227190436

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Subjects:

  • Art, American
  • Artists' studios
  • Art museum directors
  • Art museums
  • Christmas decorations
  • Dogs
  • Printmakers
  • Pyramids
  • Santa Claus
  • Seals and labels (Philately)

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Places:

  • Egypt (as recorded)
  • Washington (D.C.) (as recorded)
  • Northeastern States (as recorded)