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Frances F. Palmer, artist
American, 1812 - 1876
American Country Life: Pleasures of Winter, 1855
Lithograph with hand coloring
43 x 60.7 cm (image); 51.2 x 66.5 cm (sheet)
Gift of Joseph Martin Jr. 1994.120.39
publisher, Nathaniel Currier
Artist Credit: all
Artist Biography: Also known as Fanny Palmer. Born Frances Flora Bond. Landscape and townscape painter, artist for Currier & Ives. Mrs. Palmer and her husband, Edward S. Palmer, came to NYC from Leicester, England in the eary 1840s. He did some lithographic work after their arrival but was rather irresponsible, and the burden of supporting the family rested chiefly on Mrs. Palmer who was for many years employed as an artist by the firm of Currier & Ives. The Palmer's lived in Brooklyn. Frances Palmer died on August 20, 1876. (The New York Historical Society's Dictionary of Artists in America)
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Winter of Pleasures Life Country American Jr Martin Joseph Gift America North States United Print Genre coloring hand Lithograph background logs full sledge carrying horse leading snowball throw attempt boy watching stands muff girl small by aided steps descends woman dressed well portico up sleigh pulling horses pair leads muffler coat hat man black house entrance scene covered snow Frances F Palmer American Nathaniel Currier 6248305223640064 A050733 1994.120.39 AFGA
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