Luigi Lucioni papers

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Luigi Lucioni papers

circa 1910-2000

Biographical material, correspondence, writings, photographs, writings, printed material, and artifacts a relating to painter Luigi Lucioni. Biographical material includes passports and medical records and the Golden Legion award. Correspondence is with friends, family, admirers, museums, and associates including opera singer Giovanni Martinelli, Nancy McClelland, Susan Delano McKelvey, Mabel McAfee, Graeme K. Howard, Electra Webb, and P.H.B. Frelinghuysen and Aurora Lucioni, Luigi's sister. Photographs are of Lucioni as a child and in his studio, his artwork and events. Writings and notes are by Lucioni and friends and also includes a guest book. Printed material includes publicity materials concerning Lucioni's solo exhibitions, opera playbills, newspaper and magazine clippings, holiday card designs and auction and exhibition catalogs. Artifacts include two decks of playing cards and a puzzle all featuring Lucioni's artwork, and a lock of hair from the family dog.

3.4 linear feet.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8176753

Archives of American Art

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Webb, Electra Havemeyer, 1888-1960

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