James Reid Lambdin to Margaret Comegys, 1875

Containers:
Box 83
Creator:
Lambdin, James Reid, 1807-1889 and Comegys, Margaret Douglass, 1816-1888
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Surprised at objections raised re Miss Cunningham's portrait as it was "universally esteemed by her friends here as a successfult picture." Offer to make changes that could make the painting more acceptable to the present Vice Regents, but no new color will "amalgamate" with the paint already four years old. Points objected to are those Miss Cunningham gave closest attention to: hair, arrangement of lace, etc. Reminds her of the artist's difficulties when subject's and employer's tastes run contrary to artist's. ER-17, p. 205

Language:
English.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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Parent terms of access:
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