Letterbook, 1871.

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Letterbook, 1871.

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Describes a trip to Europe in the form of letters to children. Both Mr. and Mrs. Cole took turns writing. Since the entries are all in one hand, they were probably copied from the originals into this volume. The first few letters discuss travel and life on board the Steamship Nevada, which departed from New York on March 29, 1871. The ship became disabled during the voyage, forcing the passengers to pay an unexpected visit to Dublin. Later, the Coles went to London, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, accompanied by another couple. The letters provide commentary on museums, excavated sites, dining, and the type of church services attended. Of particular interest, is their description of Hiram Powers' studio in Florence. Two photographs are laid in the volume. The first shows Hiram Powers in working attire. The second depicts a bust of an unidentified woman by Pierce Francis Connelly. It is inscribed "Florence May 27 - given me by Mr. Connelly's father as a souvenir of our visit to the studio."

1 v. (90 p.) ; 21 cm.

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Cole, R. H. (Robert Hugh), 1914-

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R.H. Cole and his wife traveled to Europe in 1871. From the description of Letterbook, 1871. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122503790 ...

Powers, Hiram, 1805-1873

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American sculptor. From the description of Horatio Nelson Powers letter to the Rev. W. Ware [manuscript], no year August 12. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647997942 From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Florence, to Bayard Taylor, 1845 Oct. 9 and 1846 Feb. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270618884 Sculptor; United States and Italy. From the description of Hiram Powers letters, 1852 Apr. 4-Dec. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat r...