Harriet Goodhue Hosmer letter to Mrs. Appleton [manuscript], no date.

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Harriet Goodhue Hosmer letter to Mrs. Appleton [manuscript], no date.

Hosmer apologizes for coming back so late from her ride that she had no time to take tea. Thanks Mrs. Appleton for the teapot and refers to the old adage about "pots coming to you."

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University of Virginia. Library

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Hosmer, Harriet Goodhue, 1830-1908

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Harriet Goodhue Hosmer (October 9, 1830 – February 21, 1908) was a neoclassical sculptor, considered the most distinguished female sculptor in America during the 19th century. She is known as the first female professional sculptor. Among other technical innovations, she pioneered a process for turning limestone into marble. Hosmer once lived in an expatriate colony in Rome, befriending many prominent writers and artists. Harriet Hosmer was born on October 9, 1830 at Watertown, Massachusetts, ...

Appleton, J. W., Mrs.,

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