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Blumenthal, George, 1858-1941

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role Collector
dates 1858-1941
city New York City
stateNY
other citiesParis, France; Frankfurt, Germany; Cannes, France;
sex M
historical notes Art collector, financier, philanthropist, president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and president emeritus of Mount Sinai Hospital.

He and his first wife, Florence Meyer Blumenthal, collected art and jointly participated in various philanthropies. His second wife was Mary Ann Blumenthal.

He collected paintings, sculpture, tapestries, rugs, ceramics, jewels and other art objects.
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1890-1900
1900-1910
1910-1920
1920-1930
1930-1940
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Archives/Repository Collection Title Collection Details
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Please see individual record for location
James J. Rorimer Papers: 1927-1966. see details...
Rosenbach Museum & Library
2008-2010 DeLancey Place
Rosenbach Company Correspondence, 1903-1953. see details...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Please see individual record for location
Office of the Secretary records, 1870-[ongoing]. see details...

see also:
Blumenthal, Florence, -1930
Blumenthal, Mary Ann