Prentice, Bernon S., d. 1948 |
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role
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Collector |
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dates
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1882-1948 |
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city
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Holmdel |
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historical notes
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Bernon S. Prentice was a financier and art collector who owned anestate and summer residence in Holmdel, New Jersey, known as Ramanessin Brook Farm.
Prentice collected American and English paintings: including the Steigerwalt-Packer-Hart portrait of Washington by Gilbert Stuart, Currier & Ives & other prints which were put on public auction after his death.
In addition to fine art he collected furniture, rugs, books, china, glassware, silver, linen, clothing, and art objects.
Sale:
Parke-Bernet, New York, Bernon S. Prentice Collection, 1952.
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decades
of activity | 1910-1920
1920-1930
1930-1940
1940-1950
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The New-York Historical Society
Manuscript Department |
Appraised inventory of residential furnishings belonging to Bernon S. Prentice, contained in and on the premises situated at "Ramanessin Brook Farm" Holmdel, N.J. April 22, 1943 : typescript, 1943 Apr.22. |
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