Autograph letters signed to Joseph Parker Norris from Sophia Page and William Page, New York [manuscript], 1873-1877.

Autograph letters signed to Joseph Parker Norris from Sophia Page and William Page, New York [manuscript], 1873-1877.

33 items ; 18 x 12 to 22 x 14 cm

(1-30) are letters from Mrs. Page; (31-33) are from William Page. Lengthy letters largely concern the authenticity of depictions of Shakespeare, specifically the Darmstadt mask, the Stratford bust, "Chandos" portrait, Droeshout engraving, and Zucchero portrait. Also, many references to William Page's own bust and portrait of Shakespeare. (4) includes Mrs. Page's copies of letters from Professor Hart, C.H. Dall, and Patterson Du Bois. The letters from Mrs. Page are signed S.C. Page and written from Tottenville, Staten Island or the Studio [Building], W. 10th St., New York. William Page's letters are signed W. Page and written from the Studio Building.

United States -- New York (State) -- New York.

Y.c.2025 (1-33)

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