Frame for Dewing's "The Pink Dress"
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Period
1894 -
Geography
New York, New York, United States -
Material
Gilded wood -
Dimension
H x W (outside): 43.2 x 33.7 cm (17 x 13 1/4 in) -
Accession Number
F1894.2b -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1894.2b
Object Details
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Designer
Stanford White (1853-1906) -
Frame maker
Alexander J. Cabus (born after 1891) -
Description
A gilded cassetta frame, sight edge with vine border, the cove frieze covered by a lace pattern of vines and leaves, the outer edge with a vine pattern. -
Provenance
From 1894 to 1919Charles Lang Freer (1854-1919), purchased from the maker, Alexander J. Cabus (born after 1891), in 1894 [2]From 1920Freer Gallery of Art, gift of Charles Lang Freer in 1920 [3]Notes:[1] According to Provenenace Remark 1 in the object record, the "lace pattern frame" was purchased by Charles Lang Freer from Alexander Cabus on February 20, 1894. See also, Curatorial Remark 2, Kate Theimer, September 12, 1996, in the object record.[2] The original deed of Charles Lang Freer's gift was signed in 1906. The collection was received in 1920 upon the completion of the Freer Gallery. -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Exhibition History
Dewing’s Poetic World (November 27, 2019 to May 29, 2022)Thomas Wilmer Dewing (June 19, 1980 to March 18, 1981)American Paintings (November 11, 1976 to October 12, 1978)American Paintings, Watercolors, and Pastels (December 11, 1976 to March 24, 1977)American Paintings (April 15, 1975 to December 5, 1975) -
Previous custodian or owner
Alexander J. Cabus (born after 1891) (C.L. Freer source)Charles Lang Freer (1854-1919) -
Origin
New York, New York, United States -
Credit Line
Gift of Charles Lang Freer -
Type
Frame -
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