Object details
Accession number
ARC.001496
Primary Creator
Theodore Roosevelt
(New York, 1858 - 1919, Oyster Bay, New York)
Full title
Letter to John Singer Sargent from the White House, Washington, D.C.
Creation Date
29 January 1903
Object Case
Presidents And Statesmen Case
Language
English
Provenance
Probably a gift to Isabella Stewart Gardner from the American artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) in 1903.
Marks
Signed in pen in Theodore Roosevelt's hand (center of recto): Theodore Roosevelt
Display Media
Ink on paper
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Long Gallery
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