Letters, [ca. 1845-1908].

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Letters, [ca. 1845-1908].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84666644

This collection contains primarily letters to various friends by sculptor Harriet G. Hosmer. Most letters concern personal news and plans for social events. Several recount her travels and one mentions her work. Some photographs are also included. In addition, one letter from Anne Thackeray to Mary James mentions that Miss Hosmer lives nearby and includes a sketch of her.

1 folder (16 items) : ill. ; 26 cm.

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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, ...

Ritchie, Anne Thackeray, 1837-1919

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English novelist; daughter of W. M. Thackeray. From the description of Prayer : autograph manuscript : [n.p.], 1865 June 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270858284 Ann Isabella Ritchie was the elder daughter of William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1861), a well-known Victorian novelist. Anne was a prolific novelist, essayist and writer of memoirs. By 1875, The Works of Miss Thackeray had been published in eight volumes (Smith, Elder & Company), extended to 15 volumes by 18...