History of fifty francesconi given to the poor, ca. 1857.

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History of fifty francesconi given to the poor, ca. 1857.

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Illustrated account of the individuals and families helped by her donations in and around the city of Florence, Italy, where the Alexander family resided. Vellum binding, with "S.S.R." in gold on the cover. With an 11 p. letter to Elizabeth Russell Lyman dated 1905 Feb. 11, Florence, from Lucia Gray Alexander, reminiscing about Boston, the old Hancock House and Gardner Brewer, and discussing Francesca Alexander's works of charity among the poor in Florence.

1 v. (50 leaves) in slipcase : ill. ; 22 cm.

Boston Athenaeum

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Lyman, Elizabeth Russell, 1836-1911.

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Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917

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American author, artist, folklorist, and philanthropist in Italy. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Firenze, to "Dear Joanie" [Joan Severn], 1891 Mar. [12-] 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 426166781 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Firenze, to "Dearest Joanie" [Joan Severn], 1889 Jan. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 426923784 From the description of Autograph address on an envelope : Venezia, to Mrs. Arthur Severn [Joan Severn]...

Alexander, Lucia Gray, 1814-1916,

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Granddaughter of Salem merchant. Wife of Francis Alexander, portraitist. Moved to Italy, 1853. Mother of Francesca Alexander. From the description of Notebook and miscellaneous papers, 1856-1913. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 11897223 ...