P. Catlin to George Catlin, 1821 Mar. 21

Physical Details: Letter : 4 p. : handwritten ; 25 x 40 cm.

Sender: P. Catlin

Recipient: George Catlin

Description: In this 1821 letter, George Catlin’s father has written a list of artists “chiefly of the 15th and 16th centuries” that he has “looked up” to convince his son “that I sometimes think of you and your art”.

Forms part of: George Catlin papers 1821-1904, 1946

Citation: P. Catlin to George Catlin, 1821 Mar. 21. George Catlin papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 1194

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