Rembrandt Peale papers, 1808-1833

Mss.Film.1081

Date: 1808-1833 | Size: 1 microfilm_reel(s)
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Abstract

These papers contain seven letters to his wife (1808-1833), a fragment of autobiography on his painting and studies, a notebook containing copies of correspondence about his portrait of Washington, John Godman's Ode suggested by Rembrandt Peale's National Portrait of Washington (1824), and a commonplace book containing kitchen and medicinal recipes.

Background note

Rembrandt Peale was a portrait and historical painter.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 microfilm reel.

Provenance

Presented by Edward L. Davis and accessioned, 1961 (1961 1833mf).

Location of originals:

Originals in possession of Edward L. Davis.

Early American History Note

This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Autobiographies.
  • Commonplace books.
  • Microfilm Collection
  • Poems.

Personal Name(s)

  • Godman, John D. (John Davidson), 1794-1830
  • Peale, Eleanor May
  • Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860
  • Washington, George (1732-1799)

Subject(s)

  • Painting.
  • Portraits.