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Eaton, Charles James Madison, 1808-1893

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role Collector Patron
dates 1808-1893
city Baltimore
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historical notes Charles James Madison Eaton was a Baltimore art collector who served as a Trustee of the Peabody Institute from 1878–1893.

Eaton’s collection included 81 paintings, 62 water colors, drawings, portrait miniatures, porcelain, and bronzes sculptures by Chrisophe Frantin. A portion of the collection was left to the Peabody Institute.
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Victor Building, Suite 2200
Charles James Madison Eaton correspondence with Hiram Powers, and a letter received from Thomas Sully, 1845-1867. see details...