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Morris K. Jesup (1830-1908) / UL "Julian Story"

 Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 233

Scope and Contents

Man in business suit seated in green leather chair, holding book in left hand, three-quarter view. Museum President 1881-1908, and founder. Frame: Gilt wood, gesso, bundle of reeds design, 60 1/4 x 50.

Dates

  • 1909

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Born in: Walton, England; Died in: Philadelphia.

Extent

1 Item : painting : oil on canvas ; 48 3/8 x 38 in.

Language of Materials

English

Condition

Good, dirty, minor abrasions (2).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Cuyler, Mrs. T. Dewitt, Pembroke Road, Bryn Mawr, PA; 10/1924.

Related Materials

Negative #327163.

Local Note

A-236.1924/$1000.00

Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Sponsor
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation provided support to make this finding aid available in ArchivesSpace (2016-2017).

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
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