Eve Peri papers

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Eve Peri papers

circa 1900-1996, bulk 1939-1966

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9f19e4d58-ffec-4651-af9b-ed91b638b3ec

The papers of painter and embroidery artist Eve Peri measure 0.6 linear feet and date from circa 1900 to 1996 with the bulk of materials dating from 1939 to 1966. The papers are scattered and include biographical materials, travel documents, correspondence, financial records, printed material, designs for embroidered clothing, and photographs.

0.6 Linear feet

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SNAC Resource ID: 8268994

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Peri, Eve, 1897-1966

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Eve Peri was largely self-taught. She was inspired by Matisse's paintings to become an artist and was influenced by Zerual Higley Gurnsey in her textiles work. From the description of Artwork [picture] [19--?]-1966. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 43904340 Fiber artist; Philadelphia, Pa. Peri was born in 1897 in Bangor, Me. She moved to New York City in her twenties, and worked as a designer. She began exhibiting her fabric collages ...