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Louis B. Dailey, 1904-2000

Nationality: American
Date of Birth: 1904
Place of Death: New York, NY

Identity:

Louis B. Dailey was a graduate of Princeton University (class of '23) and became an attorney. He was also a fine tennis player, and a collector.

Life:

He was a knowledgeable connoisseur, and an enthusiastic collector of Whistler's etchings. His collection was sold in New York after his death in 2000.

His wife, Elaine, was, like Lou Dailey, keen to encourage research into Whistler's work.

Bibliography:

Obituary, New York Times, 18 May 2000.

when was the sale of his work?