"A Smithsonian contribution to knowledge." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"This biography details the life of Sara Tyson Hallowell, who challenged nineteenth-century expectations about the proper place of well-born women and became the first important female curator and art advisor in America. It is the story of her triumphs and disappointments, as she sought to create a career in a professional arena previously occupied only by men. It is a narrative that speaks to the role of talent and perseverance, as well as chance and accident, in the pursuit of artistic goals"-- Provided by publisher.
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