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Letter from Rembrandt Peale to Henry Paul Beck, 1847 March 15

 Item
Identifier: A1975-007-001

Scope and Contents

In this letter to Henry Paul Beck, American artist Rembrandt Peale expresses his happiness over Beck's decision to purchase a portrait of George Washington. Peale also includes a receipt, indicating that he is still owed five dollars. The original painting referred to in this letter is in the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library's collection (view online).

Dates

  • Creation: 1847 March 15

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Full Extent

2 item/s ; 7 1/4" x 9 1/2"; 19 x 25 cm.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository

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