Jack Lenor Larsen letter to Francis Sumner Merritt, 1972 Oct. 26

Physical Details: Letter : 1 p. : signed ; 28 x 22 cm.

Sender: Jack Lenor Larsen (1927-) (New York, N.Y.)

Recipient: Francis Sumner Merritt (1913-2000) (Deer Isle, Me.)

Description: A letter from Larsen to Merritt which encouraged him to go to Aspen, Colo. and consult with General William Martin and his wife who were constructing a school of arts, particularly a course in basketry.

Forms part of: Francis Sumner Merritt papers, 1903-1979

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: Jack Lenor Larsen letter to Francis Sumner Merritt, 1972 Oct. 26. Francis Sumner Merritt papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 181

Subjects:

• Arts administrators
• Arts and crafts
• Aspen, Colo.
• Basket makers
• Basketry
• Decorative arts

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