Beatrice Wood letters to Elizabeth Stein, 1988-1998
Stein, Elizabeth
Collector
Overview
Collection Information
Size: 40 Items
Summary: Thirty-five letters from Wood to Stein, six of them handwritten and two illustrated with a cat; two photographs; one reproduction of a drawing by Wood; an invitation to Wood's 105th birthday party; an announcement to Wood's memorial service; and one newspaper article.
Biographical/Historical Note
Elizabeth Stein is a collector of works by ceramicist Beatrice Wood (1893-1998). Through the years they exchanged letters about the pieces Stein collected and their mutual affection for cats.
Provenance
Donated 1999 by Elizabeth Stein.
How to Use This Collection
Restrictions on Access
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How to Cite This Collection
Beatrice Wood letters to Elizabeth Stein, 1988-1998. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.