Laura Wheeler Waring - Philadelphia PA
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Don.Morfe
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Laura Wheeler Waring was a Black portraitist who lived here. Waring studied art in this city and in France. Her works are part of the National Portrait Gallery and other major collections.
Waymark Code: WM174K5
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/10/2022
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Laura Wheeler Waring (1887-1948)
A Black portraitist who lived here, Waring studied art in this city and in France. She headed the Art Department, Cheyney State College, and her works are part of the National Portrait Gallery and other major collections.
Erected 1992 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
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Location: 756 North 43rd Street, Philadelphia PA 19104
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