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Spreckels, Alma de Bretteville, 1881-1968

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Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Art Collection of Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, May 30-October 30, 1926

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The Art Collection of Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, [Mar-Oct 1926] Exhibition Records details the March to October 1926 exhibition. Some of this collection became part of the Legion of Honor’s permanent collection, as it was Alma de Bretteville Spreckels who co-founded and supported the museum.

Dates: May 30-October 30, 1926

Ceramics from the Collection of Mrs. A.B. Spreckels, [January-April 1938]

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An exhibition of ceramics lent by Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, co-founder of the Legion of Honor. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: [January-April 1938]

French Costume Prints, Lent by Mrs. A.B. Spreckels, February 1-[February] 1938

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An exhibition of French costume prints, lent Mrs. Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, co-founder of the Legion of Honor. Little is know about this exhibition and no materials remain.

Dates: February 1-[February] 1938

Inaugural Exposition of French Art in the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, 1924-1925, November 11, 1924-[April 1925]

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The California Palace of the Legion of Honor was opened with an exhibition of over 700 works. The exhibition records span 3 folders and several copies of the catalog are available in the archives.

Dates: November 11, 1924-[April 1925]

Porcelains from the Collection of Mrs. A.B. Spreckels, August 5, 1935-[March 1936]

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A long term loan exhibition of porcelain objects lent by Mrs. Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: August 5, 1935-[March 1936]

Sculpture by Theodore Riviere, [May]-May 31, 1940

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An exhibition of 13 sculptures by the French artist Theodore Riviere which were among a recent donation of artworks by Legion co-founder Alma de Bretteville Spreckels Awl. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: [May]-May 31, 1940

Sculpture by Theodore Riviere, October [13]-31, 1935

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A nearly comprehensive exhibition of 45 sculptures by French artist Theordore Riviere, lent by Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: October [13]-31, 1935

The Work of Auguste Rodin: Centennial Exhibition, November 11-[December 31], 1940

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An exhibition of more than 30 bronze and marble sculptures, 53 plasters, and 9 watercolor drawings by Auguste Rodin from the museum permanent collection purchased by Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: November 11-[December 31], 1940

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