Lunch Hour, late 19th century - early 20th century
Description
Page from an album with photograph pasted onto the paper. Image is of Charlie Russell bronze bears. Pasted on the back is a text panel that reads: 'A mother bear watches over her two hungry cubs as they grub for bugs and worms. 'Lunch Hour is a model in beeswax and the base is a little root of a tree that was washed and polished by the rubbing of water and rocks on Lake McDonald shores (the Russell's summer home). Charley picked up the little piece of wood, modelled the figures on it and gave it to me for Christmas.' (The foregoing from a letter dated September 27, 1929, to Geo. D. Sack from Nancy C. Russell.'
Dates
- late 19th century - early 20th century
Creator
- Unidentified (Photographer, Person)
Language of Materials
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: 9 3/4 x 9 in. (24.8 x 22.9 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 Britman 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.5.2318 (Colorado Springs number)
Creator
- Unidentified (Photographer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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