Alice Brown Chittenden papers, 1860-1974

Collection Information

Size: 1.1 Linear feet

Summary: The scattered papers of painter Alice Brown Chittenden measure 1.1 linear feet and date from 1860 to 1974. Found are biographical material, correspondence, drawings by Chittenden and others, an inventory of works of art, photographs and albums, printed material, and a clippings scrapbook.

Biographical/Historical Note

Alice Brown Chittenden (1859-1944) was a painter active in San Francisco, California. She is known for her paintings of flowers and California wildflowers. Additionally, she taught painting at the Hopkins Art School (later the California School of Design) and the California School of Fine Arts.

Provenance

Donated 1974 by Virginia Larribeau, granddaughter of Alice B. Chittenden.

Language Note

English .

Funding Note

Processing of this collection received support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.