Hess family.

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Hess family was originally from Germany and Paris. Benedict Hess was the first to come to the U.S., and was a landscape and portrait painter. His wife, Elisa, was a voice teacher and painted still lifes. Their children also painted a little. The family ran a small art school.

From the description of Hess family papers, 1850-1973. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122515453

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referencedIn Walsh family. Walsh family papers, 1870s to 1930s. Nevada State Historical Society
referencedIn O'Hair, Mary Cleason Brady, 1885-. [Genealogy papers], 1901-1971. Indiana State Library - ISL
creatorOf Hess family papers Archives of American Art
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associatedWith Hess, Abraham. person
associatedWith Hess, Albert, 1857-1924. person
associatedWith Hess, Benedict, 1817-1870. person
associatedWith Hess, Elisa, 1817-1890. person
associatedWith Hess, William, 1838-1964. person
associatedWith O'Hair, Mary Cleason Brady, 1885- person
associatedWith Walsh family. family
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Active 1850

Active 1973

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