HALL, SAMUEL CARTER (1800-89) (writer, editor). Letters to William Behnes (1851, n.d.)
Scope and Contents
Supposes B is preparing specimens of his art for Great Exhib-ition: SCH is preparing to engrave many of the best works: does B want any of his illustrated? / (n.d.) Introduction for a man (Mutifal?) 'whom you may be glad to know', about founding statues in bronze. Will supply a daguerrotype of B's statue, for artist to make a steel plate for publication in Art Journal. Sends prospectus; he will be pleased to engrave B's works for Exhibition, but B will have to act quickly.
Creator
- From the Fonds: Behnes, William, 1791-1864 (sculptor) (Person)
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