Letters and family tree relating to John Trumbull painting, 1884 July 5-31
Hall, William Taylor, 1824-
Collector
Overview
Collection Information
Size: 9 Items, (on partial microfilm reel)
Summary: Letters from Hall to various individuals describing how a portrait of George Clinton by John Trumbull came to him through his family; Hall's family tree; and a notarized affadavit identifying the painting.
Biographical/Historical Note
Art collector; Baltimore, Md. Descendant of original owner of a portrait of George Clinton painted by Trumbull. The portrait went to the Regents of the State University of New York. Clinton was the first governor of New York.
Provenance
Purchased from Willis Cheney.
How to Use This Collection
Alternative Forms Available
35mm microfilm reel D10 (fr. 1616-1631) available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Restrictions on Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
How to Cite This Collection
Letters and family tree relating to John Trumbull painting, 1884 July 5-31. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.