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Guide to the Retha M. Sales Papers on Wax Miniatures
1920s-1959 (bulk, 1948-1955)
MS 3174
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Sales, Retha M. Goodwin, 1907-1984 |
| Title: |
Retha M. Sales papers on wax miniatures |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1920s-1959 (bulk, 1948-1955) |
| Abstract: |
The collection includes documents related to Retha M. Goodwin Sales's work with wax
miniatures as an artist, a collector, and an art historian. The collection holds manuscripts
of Sales's unpublished writings, photographs of portraits she sculpted or owned, correspondence,
research notes, newspaper clippings, and other documents. The collection also holds
about fourteen printing woodblocks.
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| Quantity: |
1 Linear feet in 1 record carton |
| Location: |
Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please contact
manuscripts@nyhistory.org prior to your research visit to coordinate access. Keep
in mind that it will take between two (2) and five (5) business days for collections
to arrive, and you should plan your research accordingly.
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| Language: |
The documents in the collection are in English. |
| Call Phrase: |
MS 3174 |
