Stanford White: Letters to His Family : Including a Selection of Letters to Augustus Saint-GaudensStanford White was a quintessential figure of the Gilded Age and one of its most fascinating personalities. This collection of candid and informal letters, assembled by his son, Lawrence Grant White, presents a private, intimate view of a character whose life has been scrutinized ever since his murder in 1906. Spanning more than 50 years, the letters offer a glimpse into his views on architecture, clients, and family, revealing the energy and exuberance for which White was known. 80 illustrations, 60 in color. |
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| Title | Stanford White: Letters to His Family : Including a Selection of Letters to Augustus Saint-Gaudens |
| Author | Stanford White |
| Editor | Claire Nicolas White |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Random House Incorporated, 1997 |
| Original from | University of Minnesota |
| Digitized | Feb 4, 2010 |
| ISBN | 084782022X, 9780847820221 |
| Length | 151 pages |
| Subjects | › Biography & Autobiography / Artists, Architects, Photographers |
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