From George F. Baker to Nancy C. Russell, November 11, 1919
Description
Letter by George F. Baker to Nancy C. Russell; states that he cannot buy "Where Fools Build Fires" at the price of $2500. Typed.
November 11, 1919. Mrs. C.M. Russell, Great Falls, Mont. Dear Madam: I like the picture, "Where Fools Build Fires" very much, but I would not want to pay over $2,500 for it.^M.M. delivery^ As a matter of fact I did not 'think these pictures were as high as what you quote. If you decide to sell this to me and still want to use it in the Minneapolis Exhibition in December, it will be entirely agreeable to me, and you could sent it on to New York afterwards. Yours sincerely, [signed] Geo F. Baker.
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-11-15]
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Dates
- November 11, 1919
Creator
- Baker, George F. (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 1 extent_missing
Credit Line
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Provenance
Britzman Collection
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 10 3/4 × 8 1/4 in. (27.3 × 21 cm)
Notes
The Homer and Helen Britzman collection consists of over 10,000 objects belonging to Charles M. Russell including letters, drawings, personal belongings, photos, and other memorabilia. Homer Britzman worked extensively with Charles Russell’s wife, Nancy, to write Russell’s biography. Chain of custody: Nancy Russell, Homer and Helen Britzman, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Amon Carter (inventoried collection in 1997), Gilcrease Management Trust (will become property of TU Special Collections if management agreement between TU and the City of Tulsa is severed).
Previous Number
C.5.226 (Colorado Springs number)
Creator
- Baker, George F. (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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