Edith Prellwitz Papers
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Prellwitz, Edith Mitchill, 1865-1944
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content: Edith M. Prellwitz papers
physdesc: label: Extent
content: 0.2 Linear Feet (Box 1)
unitdate: label: Date
content: 1896-1938
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Archives of American Art
identifier: label: Identifier
content: AAA.preledit, Series 1
objectType: label: Type
content: Archival materials
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents
content: Series includes two letters: one to Edwin's son, Samuel, from his uncle Samuel Babcock, wishing him a happy Christmas; and one from Elizabeth Dewing Kaup to Mrs. (Edith) Prellwitz offering condolences regarding Mr. (Henry) Prellwitz's death. Photographs include snapshots of Prellwitz with her children; family members, including possibly Henry Prellwitz; and works of art. Also found is a photo of the Prellwitz family crest annotated by Edith's son, Edwin, and photos of boats in a body of water and homes, possibly near the Prellwitz home in Peconic Bay, New York. Some photos may be studies for paintings and may include artist models. Newspaper clippings are about Prellwitz and her works of art.