Lionel Cust letters to Reginald John Smith, 1906

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Summary

Creator:
Cust, Lionel, 1859-1929
Abstract:
Sir Lionel Henry Cust was a British art historian, courtier, and museum director. He was director of the National Portrait Gallery from 1895 to 1909 and co-edited The Burlington Magazine from 1909 to 1919. Collection comprises two autograph letters signed by Cust, dated 1906 November 22 and 1906 November 26, to "Jack," regarding a portrait said to be that of Charlotte Brontë. The November 26 letter also mentions Constantine Gilles Romain Heger. On letterhead of the National Portrait Gallery.
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (2 items)
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11649

Background

Scope and content:

Collection comprises two autograph letters signed by Cust, dated 1906 November 22 and 1906 November 26, to "Jack," regarding a portrait said to be that of Charlotte Brontë. The November 26 letter also mentions Constantine Gilles Romain Heger. On letterhead of the National Portrait Gallery.

Biographical / historical:

Sir Lionel Henry Cust was a British art historian, courtier, and museum director. He was director of the National Portrait Gallery from 1895 to 1909 and co-edited The Burlington Magazine from 1909 to 1919.

Acquisition information:
The Lionel Cust Letters to Reginald John Smith were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by Alice Poffinberger, July, 2018

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0050-LUBMSS566

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[Identification of item], Lionel Cust Letters to Reginald John Smith, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.