by Gillespie, Irene Muriel Augusta [Sherman] (18871972)
Over 30 invoices portraying the life of the white upper class in New York City and Newport, RI. A thought-provoking look at a life of priviledge through the procurement of objects.
Irene Muriel Austusta Sherman was an American-born socialite, notable for her connections to prominent families in the early 20th century. Irene married Lawrence Lewis Gillespie and lived a very privileged life. Her mother, Sophia Augusta Brown Sherman was the daughter of John Carter Brown, best known for assembling one of the world's great collection of books, maps, and manuscripts relating to the history of the Americas, now known as the John Carter Brown Library, (truncated)
Irene Muriel Austusta Sherman was an American-born socialite, notable for her connections to prominent families in the early 20th century. Irene married Lawrence Lewis Gillespie and lived a very privileged life. Her mother, Sophia Augusta Brown Sherman was the daughter of John Carter Brown, best known for assembling one of the world's great collection of books, maps, and manuscripts relating to the history of the Americas, now known as the John Carter Brown Library, (truncated)