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Edmonia Lewis, Sculptor
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Carte-de-visite portrait of Edmonia Lewis (1845-1890), African American Sculptor. Lewis, the first famous American sculptor of African descent, had a Chippewa mother and a free black father. After being orphaned at age twelve, she was adopted by abolitionist parents and eventually developed into an accomplished Neo-classical sculptor. While in Rome, she worked and exhibited with the likes of Harriet Hosmer. Handwritten inscription at bottom of card reads, "Edmonia Lewis."
Rocher, H. (Henry), 1824-
Publication Information
| Creator | Rocher, H. (Henry), 1824- |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 7 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Increase A. Lapham papers, 1825-1930 |
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| Call Number | PH 24 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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