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Edwin C. Eldridge

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Quarter-length portrait of Edwin Eldridge. He was the first curator of the Layton Art Gallery, and an accomplished portrait artist. He stimulated an interest in art in Wisconsin by giving lectures to public schools and teacher associations.

Date Created:
circa 1890-1899
Creator:
Stein, Simon Leonard

Publication Information

Creator Stein, Simon Leonard
Date Created circa 1890-1899

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 11 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Frederick Layton family papers and photographs, 1851, 1888-1911
Call Number M2015-052
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126518502121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mil00230

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012HHS
Legacy ID
WHi 116931

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