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Book Ends, 1920

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.7657.9

Description

Page from an album with photograph pasted onto the paper. Image is of two bronze casted book ends with Charles M. Russell's profile, signed by the artist. Text pasted below, 'History: Four sets only of these book ends were cast from the original clay models, presented as a birthday gift in 1920 to 'Bud' Cowan--old time cowman and personal friend of C.M. Russell. Mr. Cowan was the husband of B.M. Bower, author of 'Chip of the Flying U' illustrated by Russell--and the 'Flying U' brand is indented in the book ends. These book ends show two studies of Russell--with and without his hat, and are probably unique in that it was rare, if ever he modeled himself in clay.'

Dates

  • 1920

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

Available by appointment only at the Helmerich Center for American Research (HCAR) with the exception of materials with donor restrictions. Contact Library staff in advance to inquire if materials exist pertaining to your research interests.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 extent_missing

Credit Line

Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa

Provenance

Britzman Collection

Medium

gelatin silver process

Dimensions

Overall: 5 x 8 3/4 in. (12.7 x 22.2 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

D.5.1459 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository

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