Bacon, E.R. and Alfred Anson - Suite of French Carved and Gilt Furniture (Devonshire), 1914

Folder contains correspondence of Henry Clay Frick, E.R. Bacon, and Alfred Anson, primarily concerning the purchase of a suite of French carved and gilt furniture (eight chairs, and two settees) from the Duke of Devonshire. May 23, 1914 letter from E.R. Bacon to Frick refers to a meeting with Lady Sackville West, suggested rugs for the Drawing Room, a 16th century Ispahan rug, paintings by Van Dyck, and the Duke of Devonshire's Rembrandt and Memling. A July 26, 1914 letter from Bacon includes a recommendation of red damask silk for the walls and furniture of Mr. Frick's Art Gallery rather than green. A September, 1914 letter from Bacon concerns his visit to One East 70th Street and includes his comments on the first and second floor construction and interior decoration. Correspondence includes mentions of Elsie de Wolfe; Mr. Maus; the Rothschilds; White, Allom; Petworth; Wilton; and Lansdowne House.