Selected items from the autograph collection of De Coursey Fales

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Selected items from the autograph collection of De Coursey Fales

1838-1865

Four letters and a note from Samuel Cousins to various people, one of which is to Thomas Sully enclosing proofs of engravings; a 5-page holograph poem by Palmer Cox; a poem by Christopher P. Cranch and a letter requesting that his poems be printed because he is "much in need of money"; and a letter from Felix O. C. Darley about the cast of "McClellan."

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SNAC Resource ID: 6737831

Archives of American Art

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Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872

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Artist Thomas Sully was born in London, although his actor parents soon emigrated to the United States. A trip back to England to study painting expanded his horizons, and upon his return to the United States he developed a reputation as a first rate painter. He specialized in portraits, especially portraits of women, and painted full-length portraits of many public and private figures. He is perhaps most closely associated with his portrait of Queen Victoria and for his painting, Washington cro...

Cranch, Christopher Pearse, 1813-1892

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American poet and artist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Cambridge, Mass., to Joseph B. Gilder, 1884 Aug. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 644204873 Cranch was a Unitarian minister, poet, author, artist, editor, humorist, and member of the New England transcendentalist group. From the description of Christopher Pearse Cranch illustrations of the New Philosophy, ca. 1837-1839. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612709068 Artist...

Darley, Félix Octavius Carr 1822-1888

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American draftsman and illustrator. From the description of Felix Octavius Carr Darley sketchbooks, [ca. 1840-1860]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64060713 Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Darley distinguished himself as an illustrator. In 1848, he moved to New York and became successful illustrating the works of Irving and Cooper. After his marriage in 1859, he and his wife moved to Claymont, Delaware. From the description of Mrs. Felix Octavius Car...

Cousins, Samuel, 1801-1887

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British engraver. From the description of Letters, 1838-1883. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 85177445 Engraver. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to H. Howard, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270528841 From the description of Autograph letter in third person : Norwood, 1848 Aug. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270513305 From the description of Autograph signature to invitation form : to Chalcographic Society, June 1. (U...

Cox, Palmer, 1840-1924

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Palmer Cox was a Canadian author and illustrator of children's books. He is best known for the "Brownies," pixie-like characters in his books based on folklore. He also contributed to St. Nicholas, Ladies' Home Journal, Harper's, Young People, and Wide Awake. From the description of Palmer Cox collection, 1881-1917. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 698454394 American author and illustrator noted for "Brownie" books. From the description of Papers of ...

Fales, DeCoursey, 1888-1966

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Banker, art collector; New York City. From the description of Selected items from the autograph collection of De Coursey Fales, 1838-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122502626 De Coursey Fales (1888-1966) was a New York City lawyer and banker who collected books and manuscripts. He donated his book collection to New York University and split his manuscript gifts between N.Y.U. and the New York Public Library. From the description of De Coursey Fales autograph...