Anna Lea Merritt papers. 1863-1922.

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Anna Lea Merritt papers. 1863-1922.

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The collection consists almost entirely of photographs ranging in dates from 1863 to 1922. The most valuable item in the collection is a photograph album of reproductions of Merritt's work. Merritt made numerous annotations throughout the album. The remainder of the collection consists of review articles, a reproduction of a portrait of Anna Lea Merritt, and photographs of Merritt's youngest sister, actress Marion Lea Mitchell. These photos document Mitchell's life and career.

2 linear feet.

National Museum of Women in the Arts

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SNAC Resource ID: 8325787

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Merritt, Anna Lea, 1844-1930

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Painter Anna Lea Merritt was born in Philadelphia, and showed early artistic ability. In London during a tour of Europe she met and became influenced by her future husband, Henry Merritt. A pre-Raphaelite known for portraits, she based herself in London thereafter, exhibiting paintings at the Royal Academy and Royal Society. From the description of Anna Lea Merritt letters to the Sawards, 1919-1928. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 54429015 A ve...

Mitchell, Marion Lea.

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