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Alexander, Charles Beatty, 1849-1927

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role Collector
dates 1849-1927
city New York City
stateNY
other citiesTuxedo Park, NY; Paris, France;
sex M
historical notes Charles Beatty Alexander was a collector, lawyer and financier. He married the former Harriet “Hattie” Crocker (d. 1935) of Sacramento, CA; she was the daughter of Charles Crocker, the railroad magnate.

The Alexander collection included English and French eighteenth century furniture, tapestries, oriental rugs, and porcelains.

Alexander was a member of the State Board of Regents, trustee of Princeton University and served as president for the National Democratic Club.
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