Full length portrait of Washington Irving in his library at Sunnyside : Subscription list, [186-].

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Full length portrait of Washington Irving in his library at Sunnyside : Subscription list, [186-].

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Undated subscription book containing the names of thirty-two subscribers for prints of William H. Powell's full length portrait of Washington Irving in his study at Sunnyside, probably issued some time around 1863. Entries include the subscriber's name, city of residence, and specify the type of print desired, including copies issued on India paper, and artist's proofs pulled before and after letters. Prominent subscribers include: William Cullen Bryant, August Belmont, and Washington Irving's nephew, Pierre Munroe Irving.

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Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878

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Irving, Washington, 1783-1859

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Washington Irving (b. April 3, 1783, New York City-d. November 28, 1859, Sunnyside, Tarrytown, New York), American author, wrote his first popular work, A History of New York, under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker. He continued to write stories and essays which made him the outstanding figure in American literature of his time and established his reputation abroad. In 1826 Irving went to Spain to work at the American embassy in Madrid, then at the American legation in London, before returni...

Powell, W. H. (William Henry), 1823-1879

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Artist. From the description of Letter of William Henry Powell, 1871. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449424 American artist, born in Ohio and later residing in New York City, painter of portraits and historical subjects. From the description of Full length portrait of Washington Irving in his library at Sunnyside : Subscription list, [186-]. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58758585 ...

Belmont, August, 1813-1890

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American banker and financier, U.S. minister to the Netherlands, and a leading Democratic political leader. At the outbreak of the American Civil War, he vigorously supported the Union and helped raise the first German regiment sent from New York City. Daniel Edgar Sickles was a U.S. Representative from the State of New York (1857-1861 and 1893-1895). From the description of August Belmont letter, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 711208279 Banker and diplomat. ...

Irving, Pierre Munroe, 1803-1876

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Lawyer and author. From the description of Letter of Pierre Munroe Irving, 1836. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79451138 ...