Arthur Commerford and Edith Wetmore papers on Stuart's Washington Portrait at the Colony House (MS.FIC.2013.6)
Newport Historical Society
82 Touro StreetNewport, RI 02840
Tel: 401-846-0813
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Collection Overview
| Title: | Arthur Commerford and Edith Wetmore papers on Stuart's Washington Portrait at the Colony House |
| Date range: | 1939 July 17 - 1940 May 24, undated |
| Creator: | Commerford, Arthur B., 1865-1942 |
| Extent: | approximately 25 items |
| Abstract: | The bulk of this collection comprises of correspodence between Arthur B. Commerford and Edith Wetmore as they make efforts to reclaim the George Washington portrait by Gilbert Stuart back into the Colony House after its relocation to the Newport County Courthouse. |
| Language of materials: | English. |
| Repository: | Newport Historical Society |
| Collection number: | MS.FIC.2013.6 |
