Papers, 1872 Dec. 28.

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Papers, 1872 Dec. 28.

Letter, Dec. 28, 1872, from Frank Sewall, President of Urbana University, to K.A. Ferris, requesting more information about Ferris' treatise "A New Theory of the Design of Space."

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Sewall, Frank, 1837-1915

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It is believed that the artist was Frank Sewall (1837-1915), best known as a Swedenborgian clergyman. After graduating from Bowdoin College in 1858, he traveled in Italy and was recognized for his great appreciation of the arts. Sewall held a pastorate in Washington, DC from 1889-1915. The sketches date from this period, with several signed examples also thought to be by his daughters. From the description of Sketches, 1891-1892. (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation). WorldCat record id...

Urbana University (Urbana, Ohio)

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