Joel Asaph Allen (1838-1921) / S Bottom "T. Spicer Simson"

Item

Identifier: Art Survey No. 178

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Round relief with head and shoulders facing left. Curator of Mammalogy and Ornithology 1885-1921. Inscription: On front "J.A. Allen". Frame: Wood frame.

Condition

Good (1).

Dates

1920

Creator

Allen, J. A. (Joel Asaph), 1838-1921 (Person)

Biographical / Historical

Born in: Havre, France; Died in: Miami, FL. Active in: Paris/Coconut Grove, FL. Noted portrait painter and sculptor of celebrities.

Extent

1 Object : sculpture : plaster

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchase from Tiffany Studios; 5/18/1922.

Local Note

1922/$450.00

Subjects

Art Survey

Related Names

Creator

Allen, J. A. (Joel Asaph), 1838-1921 (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Language of description: Undetermined
Script of description: Code for undetermined script
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