Joseph E. Widener letter, 1923

Widener, Joseph E. (Joseph Early), b. 1872 d. 1943
Collector, Art patron
Philadelphia, Pa.

Collection size: 1 item (on partial microfilm reel)

Collection Summary: A letter to Mrs. Graham Shaw, May 21, 1923, permitting her to chaperone 12 people on a visit to his art collection. He agrees with Mrs. Shaw that "the appreciation of art in Philadelphia is much needed...."

Biographical/Historical Note: Art collector and patron; Philadelphia, Pa.

Provenance unknown.

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