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Alfred Morrison

Also known as: Alfred Morrison; primary name: Morrison, Alfred
Details: individual; collector; British; Male
Life dates: 1821-1897
Biography: Inherited a fortune from his father, James Morrison (q.v.). Patron of many leading makers of the decorative arts. Collector of paintings, gems, prints, drawings and autographs of which a 6 volume catalogue by A W Thibadeau was published between 1883-92. An earlier catalogue was published in 1868 of 'The collection of engravings formed between the years 1860-8 by Alfred Morrison' (by M.Holloway, copy in BM). Lived at Fonthill and Carlton House Terrace. Collection dispersed by his widow (q.v.).
Bibliography: Lugt 151 (and ? Lugt 144) DNB Caroline Dakers, 'A genius for money, business, art and the Morrisons', Yale 2012

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