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Scott, Thomas Alexander, 1823-1881

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dates 1823-1881
city Philadelphia
statePA
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historical notes Colonel Thomas Alexander Scott was a railroad man, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad (1874-1881) and art collector.

According to The Art Treasures of America, Scott owned works by W. A. Bouguereau, J. L. Gérôme, F. Heilbuth, A. Lito, H. Merle, J. G. Meyer von Bremen, A. Pasini, A. Schreyer, P. Von Schendel, F. Willems, and E. Zamacoïs.
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1870-1880
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