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Guide to the Henry O. Havemeyer Collection of Portrait Prints of American Statesmen
[1790]-[1955], (Bulk [1830]-[1900])
PR 25
Descriptive Summary
Title: |
Henry O. Havemeyer Collection of Portrait Prints of American Statesmen |
Dates: |
[1790]-[1955], (Bulk [1830]-[1900]) |
Abstract:
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The collection consists of ca. 3,500 prints of United States presidents, vice-presidents,
cabinet officers, and Supreme Court justices. Most are engravings or lithographs but
also present are woodcuts, etchings, photogravures, illustrations from books, portrayals
on sheet music covers, and profiles on silk badges.
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Quantity: |
44.17 Linear feet (36 boxes, ca. 3500 prints) |
Location note:
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Department of Prints, Photographs, and Architectural Collections |
Call Phrase: |
PR 25 |