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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Memoirs and recollections of the late Abraham Raimbach, esq., engraver ... : Including a Memoir of Sir David Wilkie, R.A
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Rare Books
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
The collection contains a series of letters written by Wilkie to his friend and fellow artist, Abraham Raimbach. Raimbach was an engraver and produced several etchings of Wilkie's paintings. Some letters in the collection refer to the men's collaborative artistic endeavors while others discuss art of the period more generally. Subjects addressed within the letters include the work of Wilkie and Raimbach and the artistic scene of the period. Individuals mentioned in the letters include: John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford; Sir Francis Chantrey; Francis Engleheart; Benjamin Robert Haydon; Sir Thomas Lawrence; Francis Graham Moon; John Romney; George Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland; Joseph Mallord William Turner; and Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.
mssHM 21042-21094
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Manuscripts
Also enclosed: 1 printed item.
KAL 1411
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Manuscripts
Autograph letter signed. Preceded by a bill statement to the heirs of Payne, 1844-1850, on the same page. (1 page)
HM 22658
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Rare Books
39258
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Manuscripts
Autograph letter signed. Includes an envelope with note in the hand of David Hunter. (2 pages)
HM 23992