Papers, [ca. 1855-1869].

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Papers, [ca. 1855-1869].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122516633

This collection contains correspondence and photographs of sculptor Hiram Powers and his works. Two business letters from Powers discuss shipping insurance and a payment dispute. A third letter contains personal news and mentions that he is working on "a statue of Old Lady Eve." Four of the photographs are of Powers, while the remaining are of his statues. Identified statues include Hope, Paradise Lost, America, Christ, Washington, Franklin, Diana, Prosperine, and Eve. Photographs bear the imprint of L. Powers, Photographie Americaine, Florence.

7 folders (12 items) : ill. ; 26 cm.

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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...