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Armstrong, D. Maitland (David Maitland), 1836-1918 print view role Collector dates 1836-1918 city New York City state NY other cities Newburgh, NY; sex M historical notes David Maitland Armstrong was a collector, artist, lawyer, designer and maker of stained glass windows. He served the U.S. Consul in Rome, 1869-71; U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Papal States, 1869; U.S. Consul General in Rome, 1871-73. Armstrong lent the following work to the American Paintings section of the Hudson-Fulton Celebration, 1909: Family Group (Mrs. John Hartley, Mrs. William Somersall, her daughter (Mrs. John Ward), and a young cousin) - John Singleton Copely In 1866, Armstrong married the niece of Hamilton Fish, Helen Neilson (1845-1927) and was the father of Hamilton Fish Armstrong (1893-1973; editor of Foreign Affairs). decades of activity 1870-1880 1880-1890 1890-1900 1900-1910 1910-1920 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 New York Public Library, Manuscripts and Archives Division Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Rm 328 Armstrong - Neilson Family Papers 1755-1930; bulk dates 1800-1860 see details... «  back