TY  - BOOK
AU  - Deutch,Samantha
AU  - Laster,Margaret R.
TI  - Chronicling Lost Legacies: Women Collectors, Patrons, and Tastemakers 
T2  - Early Modern History and Modern History E-Books online, Collection 2026
SN  - 9789004726680
AV  - D410 
U1  - 910.82 23
PY  - 2026///
CY  - Leiden, Boston
PB  - Brill
KW  - Art History
KW  - History
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - Chronicling Lost Legacies enhances our understanding of the evolution of artistic taste and cultural heritage institutions within the U.S., highlighting historical narratives of women art collectors and patrons. Organized chronologically and thematically, it covers figures from colonial times to the twentieth century, concluding with insights from feminist historian Laura R. Prieto. The volume illuminates the lives of lesser-known and iconic influential women such as Florence Sloane and Abby Rockefeller, challenging male-dominated narratives and showcasing female agency, resilience, and collecting practices. Ideal for scholars and art enthusiasts, it offers a timely reexamination of the forces that have shaped our cultural institutions
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/9789004726680
ER  -