Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

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Peter Cooper (1791-1883) was a manufacturer, inventor, philanthropist, and founder of Cooper Union. Cooper's son-in-law Abram S. Hewitt (1822-1903) was a manufacturer, philanthropist, U.S. Representative from New York, and mayor of New York.

From the description of Cooper-Hewitt collection, [ca. 1783-1953] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155472943

Art museum, N.Y., N.Y.

Founded 1897. Name changed to Cooper-Hewitt Museum. Housed in the Carnegie Mansion, home of Andrew Carnegie.

From the description of Cooper Union Museum for the Arts of Decoration drawings, [ca. 1820]-1943. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122515120

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Active 1952

Active 1953

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