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Lawrence, Henry C. (Henry Corbin), 1859-1919 print view role Collector dates 1859-1919 city New York City state NY other cities Paris, France; sex M historical notes Henry Corbin Lawrence was an art collector and the governor of the New York Stock Exchange. With his wife, Lucy Ryerson Lawrence, he collected Gothic, Medieval and Ancient Art, their collection included early painted glass, tapestries, and wood carvings. Lawrence married Lucy Ryerson (1861-1920), a descendent of Martin Ryerson, in 1882. They had two children: Ms. Lucy Lawrence Hutchinson and Mrs. Gladys Lawrence Hubbard. Lawrence was a member of the Century Association, the National Art Club, the City Club, and he was a member of the Municipal Art Commission of the City of New York. decades of activity 1880-1890 1890-1900 1900-1910 1920-1930 updated 03/22/2024 12:09:30 bibliographic search Search Frick Art Reference Library Catalog Search Photoarchive Search Worldcat Search Library of Congress Name Authority File (LCNAF) Search Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) Search Wikidata Entry Archives/Repository Collection Title Collection Details The Metropolitan Museum of Art Please see individual record for location The Lawrence collection, 1921. see details... see also: Lawrence, Cyrus J. Lawrence, Lucy Ryerson, 1861-1920 «  back