Eaton, Charles James Madison, 1808-1893

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Eaton was a founder of the Maryland Historical Society, a trustee of the Peabody Institute, and a collector of art. Eaton probably met Hiram Powers on one of his trips to Florence in the 1840's. They became lifelong friends and Eaton served as an American agent of sorts, promoting Powers' interests in Washington and Baltimore.

From the description of Charles James Madison Eaton correspondence with Hiram Powers, and a letter received from Thomas Sully 1845-1867. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122647948

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creatorOf Charles James Madison Eaton correspondence with Hiram Powers, and a letter received from Thomas Sully Archives of American Art
creatorOf Peabody Gallery of Art records Archives of American Art
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associatedWith Kellogg, Miner K. (Miner Kilbourne), 1814-1889. person
associatedWith Lester, C. Edwards (Charles Edwards), 1815-1890. person
associatedWith Peabody Gallery of Art. corporateBody
associatedWith Powers, Hiram, 1805-1873. person
associatedWith Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Italy
Maryland
Subject
Art, Modern
Artists and patrons
Art patrons
Miniature painters
Painters
Portrait painters
Sculptors
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Birth 1808

Death 1893

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