Charles Dana Gibson letters to Arthur P. Webster, ca. 1903-1918.

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Charles Dana Gibson letters to Arthur P. Webster, ca. 1903-1918.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/232335104

The collection comprises of 130 letters and envelopes, mostly from Gibson and beginning " Dear Arthur" or " My Dear Arthur". The letters are written during and after the building of Gibson's house. The letters describe problems and solutions with the building and upkeep of the house, and detail the relationship of a rich Maine vacationer to his caretaker in the early 20th century.

.5 linear ft.

Maine Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7097618

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Webster, Arthur P.

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Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944

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American artist and illustrator. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Small, Maynard & Co., [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269577087 Charles Dana Gibson was an American graphic artist, noted for his creation of the "Gibson Girl", an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent American woman at the turn of the 20th century. Gibson owned a 700-acre estate in Islesboro, Me., where he and his wife spent an increasing amount of tim...