Lilly Martin Spencer, ca. 1900

Physical Details: Photographic print : 1 item : b&w ; 17 x 11 cm.

Creator: Herve Homer, photographer

Description: Identification on verso (handwritten):
Mrs. Benjamin Rush Spencer
Angelique Marie Martin better know to the public as "Lilly" Martin Spencer, the artist, born in Exeter, England (b. 11/26/1822-d. 5/22/1902).
Emigrated to the USA, Oct. 30, 1830, when 7 yrs old
Daughter of Gilles Marie Martin, and his wife Angelique Perrine Lepetit, both of whom were born in France, from St. Malo
Married in Exeter, England, 12/1/1840.
Published in: Archives of American Art Journal v. 12, no. 4, p. 13

Forms part of: Lilly Martin Spencer papers, 1825-1971

Citation: Lilly Martin Spencer, ca. 1900 / Herve Homer, photographer. Lilly Martin Spencer papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 6342

Subjects:

• Portraits
• Spencer, Lilly Martin

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