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Small typed article on white paper, cut out and attached to another sheet of white paper. Around the article in handwritten cursive states "Nomaul_od 5-Agar St Stroud Londres)" above and "Compliments - de Madame de Montaigue" The article is as follows: "Even the coloured race are coming to the front, notably in the case of Miss Nina Warrick, of Philadelphia, who is studying sculpture under celebrated French masters. Miss Warrick is undoubtedly endowed with talent, and will make her mark in the world of art. She is a young woman of colour, with a good education, and is attractive in manner. She is making a life-size figure of "The Thief on the Cross" for the forthcoming Salon, which shows great originality of conception and a knowledge of anatomy."
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Letter on laid paper with typed lettering in a purple colored ink (or faded from a blue to purple). There is a hotel mark on the paper perpendicular to the writing, which states "Hotel de Paris et d'Osborne/ 4, Rue St-Roch, 4/ au Coin de la Rue de Rivoli/ Paris" (Hotel de Paris et d'Osborne / 4, Rue St-Roch, 4 / at the corner of Rue de Rivoli / Paris). Letter is in English and is as follows: "Miss Meta Warrick Dear Miss Warrick, Had the pleasure of meeting you during the Exposition and want to write something about you for an American paper. Kindly let me know when I can see you and your work. Yours truly, Countess de Montaigu.
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Long newspaper article in English and in two parts titled 'So-Called Americans'. Goes into detail about several women artists studying in Paris and works they are exhibiting. Meta is mentioned in the second section towards the bottom. Her sections is as follows: "There is a somewhat Rodin-esque sculpture by Miss Meta Beaux [sic] Warrick. There are no American characteristics in the exhibition."
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Long newspaper article in English about American women in Paris, focusing on Meta Fuller. No date or newspaper name give, though from language of article appears to be one written in Georgia. Article states there are 401 women in this school (unclear which one) with over half from foreign countries. States Meta lived with her mother Mrs. Emma Warrick on 1004 Atlantic Avenue in Georgia and where she spent her summers after moving to Philadelphia. Meta won the Crozier prize and entered the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art. She sailed for Paris on September 30th on the Belgenland via Liverpool, England, entirely on her own. With very few women artists focused on sculpture the author of this article states 'Added to the young artist's undoubted talent, she is possessed of wonderful pluck, energy and perserverance, and will undoubtedly win a high place in the Art World."
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Small newspaper, or possibly another kind of pamphlet clipping, in French. States "Galerie B. Weill, 25 rue Victor-Masse. - Bonne petite exposition: M. Maillol nous enchante avec ses dessins, ses paysages et ses tapisseries; M. Durio, avec ses bijoux et ses grès, d'un art si consciencieux et d'une invention si neuve; M. Launay, avec ses fleurs larges et belles, mais peut-être un peu trop facilement obtenues. Mademoiselle Warrick nous étonne par l'audace de ses petites compositions; elle se révèle comme un sculpteur savant et plein d'imagination,--qu'elle soit bien accueillie, car les bons sculpteurs ne sont pas légion." In English: "B. Weill Gallery, 25 rue Victor-Masse. - Good little exhibition: M. Maillol enchants us with his drawings, his landscapes and his tapestries; M. Durio, with his jewels and stoneware, of such conscientious art and of such novel invention; M. Launay, with its large and beautiful flowers, but perhaps a little too easily obtained. Mademoiselle Warrick amazes us by the audacity of her small compositions; she turns out to be a learned sculptor full of imagination, - may she be well received, because good sculptors are rare."
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Small newspaper clipping in a roughly circular cut out shape with an image of a male busts in plaster. Above this is printed ""John" Miss Meta Vaux Warrick".
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Small newspaper clipping with cursive writing around. Handwriting states "Sunday Press" above the clipping and "Jan 5 1902" below. The newspaper clipping reads as follows: "M. Gustave Coquiot says of Miss Meta W. Warrick's works exhibited last month at the 'Galerie B. Weill,' at a showing of the works of young students organized by P. Manach, 'You will be struck in this gallery with the attactive works of Mlle. Warrick, her grasp of groupings and her characteristic capacity for interpreting life."
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Small pamphlet with a yellowed-blue cover and red printed lettering, in French, stating: "Galerie B. Weill 25. Rue Victor-Masse/ Exposition organized par P. Manach. du 2 au 31 Decembre 1901/ Invitation" (Gallery B. Weill 25 Victor-Masse Street/ Exposition organized by P. March. From 2 to 31 December, 1901, Invitation) In light pencil to the top of the pamphlet is written, in cursive, "first exhibition". Printed text inside is in French and contains 4 double sided pages. Staring on page 3 "La premiere exposition que vient d'organizer M. Pedro Manach, dans la galerie Weill, rue Victor-Masse, et qui sera suivie de beaucoup d'autres, est, en ce sens et deja de ce point de vue, parfaite./ M. Manach eut pu reunir un plus grand nombre d'artistes; il a eu raison de s'en tenir a un choix judicieux et bref." (The first exhibition that Mr. Pedro Manach has just organized, in the Weill gallery, rue Victor-Masse, and which will be followed by many others, is, in this sense and already from this point of view, perfect/ M. Manach could have brought together a greater number of artists; he was right to stick to a judicious and brief choice.) On page 3/4" ...de jeunes et bons peintres qui composent une parfaite "attraction" avec Mlle Warrick, ...; comme vous admirerez les charmantes oeuvres de Mlle Warrick, son entente des groupements et sa force signuliere a exprimer la vie..." (young and good painters who make up a perfect "attraction" with Miss Warrick,...as you will admire the charming works of Miss Warrick, her understanding of groups and her significant force to express life." On page 7 is a list of works Meta had in the exposition: 17. - Les Malheurs (The Wretched) 18. - "John" 19. - La Lutte (The Struggle). 20. - Faunes (Fauns). 21. - Esquisses (Sketches).
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Newspaper article with a short article about the Jamestown Exhibition to be held next summer. Mentioned in the first paragraph Meta Warrick and her studio "over a brick stable in a narrow Philadelphia street."
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Newspaper article from the Philadelphia Tribune dated Saturday September 30, 1899. There is an article about Meta about her voyage over to Paris to study art. An image of Meta is included at the front of the article. She was leaving on the Belgenland for Paris via Liverpool. She was seen as 'an indespensable adjunct' to the Philadelphia School she was attending and she supported their social events. She had a goodbye tea hosted by Miss L.T. Miller, the St. Thomas church presented her with a cross and chain, the Cleotis Club (founded my Miss Warrick!) held a musical and dance event for her departure. She was noted as a graceful host throughout the events. She was noted for her musical talents with 'a rich, sweet voice...'
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Newspaper article from an unknown newspaper that shows a photograph of Meta and her piece 'Secret Sorrow' called here 'Secret Suffering'. It is noted as a masterpiece.
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"About twenty years ago, in appreciation of having been made an honorary member, Meta presented our club with the handsome. hanging which you all saw in the lobby on Art Day. Painted on heavy coarse cloth, it gives the effect of a real tapestry. The three figures, in mediaeval dress, represent the Senior club and her two daughters, the Women Citizens Club and the Junior club. As most of you recall, the Women Citizens Club ceased to exist last year, and the Juniors grew up about two years ago and are now the Young Women's Club.
Our third "daughter," the Danforth Junior Club, which also was deactivated two or three years ago, was not formed when the tapestry was designed. This tapestry furnished the theme for our club float in the town's 250th anniversary parade ten years ago, and was one of the loveliest floats in the parade." (Framingham News?, Sue Thurman Archives, Boston University)
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Jamestown Ter-centennial Exhibition
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Richard B. Harrison (1864-1935) played "De Lawd" in The Green Pastures, beginning in 1930, on Broadway and on tour.
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Inscribed on bronze: M.V.W. FULLER. Inscribed on bronze: Basky Foundry NY Bronze plaque on wooden base: META WARRICK FULLER / THE WATER BOY / AMERICAN 1938
Inscribed on bronze: M.V.W. FULLER. Inscribed on bronze: Basky Foundry NY
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Baptismal font in 2 pieces: a large base with hole in center of bottom and a basin that sits on top of base. Base (A) has 8 panels around sides, each with some decoration or inscription. Decorations in panels include the markings described above as well as four kneeling angels, one in each of the remaining four panels. Grape leaves decorate the top edge of the base, demarcating the beginning/end of inscription. Stylized trees/leaves separate each of the 8 panels around the base. Basin (B) rests on base. Grapes and grape leaves decorate the rim of the basin, with the inscription described above. Paper tag ("70") attached with masking tape.
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Very large piece of a mother and child. Light orange colored paint applied to plaster. Mother appears to be sitting on a rock and is bent forward with her arms around her child. One arm of the woman is around her child, while the other is balancing her against the rock. Mother's head and child's head are together touching. Faces of both mother and child are detailed, as is the hair. Mother is wearing long, strapless dress. Great attention give to mother's toes.
