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[Lillie Abercrombie portrait looking to the side]

Description:

Portrait of Lillie Abercrombie looking to the side. Interior shot.

Creator: Unknown
Location:
Creation Date: c. 1975
Partner(s):
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Collection(s):
Robert Joy Collection
Creator:
Unknown
Original Creation Date: c. 1975
Coverage:
Place
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Era
Into Modern Times, 1939-Present
Date
c. 1975
Description:

Portrait of Lillie Abercrombie looking to the side. Interior shot.

Note:

Lillie Abercrombie was the wife of James Smither Abercrombie, a Houston oilman and civic leader. A noted philanthopist, she is remembered particularly for her generous support of Texas Children's Hospital.

Physical Description:

Original print, color. 8"x 8.5"

Language: No Language
Subject(s):
Keyword(s): Abercrombie, Lillie
Partner:
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Collection:
Robert Joy Collection
Identifier:
  • LOCAL-CONT-NO: MS39-01-010
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth18455
Resource Type: Photograph
Format: Image
Rights:
Access: public

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