Louis M. Eilshemius letters and photographs, circa 1892-circa 1931

Collection Information

Size: 0.01 Linear feet

Summary: The Louis M. Eilshemius letters and photographs date from circa 1892-circa 1931 and measure 0.01 linear feet. The collection includes a studio portrait of Eilshemius, a photograph of the interior of Eilshemius's studio in his house on East 57th Street, New York, and typescripts of letters from Eilshemius to his mother, a diary entry, and a poem. Collection dates reflect the dates of the items in the typescripts, as typescript dates are unknown.

Provenance

The collection was donated by Florence Lewison in 1965. Lewison purchased some papers from Eilshemius's estate for the purpose of researching his art and personality. Lewison also owned many of his paintings, a number of which were bought by Joseph Hirshhorn.

Related Materials

A portion of Eilshemius's papers, including correspondence with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rigby, letters, sketches and a sketchbook, a manuscript, handbills and pamphlets, are located at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution. Hirshhorn may have received some or all of these items from Florence Lewison.

Language Note

English .