Papers, [ca. 1850]-1905.

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Papers, [ca. 1850]-1905.

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Collection includes Avery's diary referring to his travels in Europe, 1871-1882; a scrapbook of samples of his work; and autographs and sketches sent to Avery from such American and European artist friends as Edouard Detaille, Henri Lefort, W.J. Linton, W.H. Vanderbilt, J.G. Vibert, and J.A.M. Whistler. Catalogs and notes of Avery's works and art collections; editorials and resolutions in memory of Avery, 1905; and letters written to Avery's wife upon his death. Copies of children's books containing his illustrations and printed proof sheets of etchings designed by Avery.

2 linear ft.

eng,

fre,

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Lefort, Henri.

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Vanderbilt, William H. (William Henry), 1821-1885

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Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903

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Avery, Samuel Putnam, 1822-1904

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American artist, connoisseur, and art dealer, born Mar. 17, 1822 in New York City; died there on Aug. 11, 1904. Avery began his career as an engraver on copper and wood, then established himself as an art dealer in 1865, making annual purchasing trips to Europe each year between 1871 and 1882. He personally knew many American and European artists, whose works he bought, sold and publicized. Avery's connoisseurship was responsible for the formation of numerous private art collections in New York,...

Detaille, EĢdouard, 1848-1912

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French artist. From the description of Letters, 1869-1912. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 83862105 ...

Vibert, J. G. (Jehan Georges), 1840-1902

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Linton, W. J. (William James), 1812-1897

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English poet and wood engraver. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Brantwood, to Mr. [Robert] Chester, 1864 Oct. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270590411 From the description of Autograph letters signed (3) : [London], to J. Hogarth, printseller, Haymarket, 1854 June to Sept. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270871329 English-American wood engraver and author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to A. Johnston, 184...