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CA-181 American Embassy for Mrs. Sharp, Paris
CA-181-A1 Compliments of Ambassador and Mrs. Sharp
American Embassy, Paris, Dec. 25th, 1916
Title in Caroline Armington’s etching record book: American Embassy for Mrs. Sharp, Paris
Year: 1916
Number: 181
Size: 17.46 x 12.7 cm
States: 3
Title on Print:
Compliments of Ambassador and Mrs. Sharp, American Embassy, Paris, Dec. 25th, 1916Hidden
Initials or Signature and Date in Plate:
Planned Edition: not mentioned
Total Number of Impressions: 62
Number in Pencil: not numbered
Signature in Pencil: Caroline H. Armington
Dedication:
Caroline Armington’s etching record book contains the following notes for this print:
1st state 1 print
2nd 1
3rd 50, 10
Plate in possession of Mrs. Sharp, 14 Ave. d’Eylau
Price in Caroline Armington’s etching record book: none.
Plate: Plate was in possession of Mrs. Sharp.
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Comments:
This etching was created in 1916 for the wife of Ambassador William Graves Sharp, depicts the garden of their home located at 14, avenue d'Eylau (see photo).
It was most probably used as an invitation card or a menu for Christmas for the year 1916.
Additional note at top of detail sheet: ‘’Mrs. Will. G. Sharp’’ (William Graves Sharp served as the U.S. Ambassador to France during World War I (1914–1919).