Object details
Accession number
ARC.008694
Creators
Full title
Letter of Acknowledgment from Martin Brimmer to Isabella Stewart Gardner and George N. Black, Boston, MA
Creation Date
17 July 1890
Language
English
Marks
Printed in ink (on seal): MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS / BOSTON MASS FOUNDED A.D. 1870 / INDUSTRY / ART / EDUCATION
Printed and handwritten in ink (below seal): The Trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts / gratefully acknowledge the gift of / Milton's "Comus" - illustrated by William Blake / made by / Mrs. John L. Gardner and / Mr. George N. Black / to the Museum / Martin Brimmer President / Boston July 17: 1890. / Placed in the Museum / E.H. Greenleaf, Acting Director.
Display Media
Printed 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
Vatichino
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