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Pioneer of modern dance (1877–1927) killed in a grisly accident when her scarf became entangled in the wheels and axle of the car in which she was riding. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 9, July 5, 1905. Handwritten letter to Herm Russo, in part: "For Dec. 7, 1904 I opened my free school for the dance in Grunewald with twenty pupils. These little girls living together and studying the Art of the Dance under my guidance have made such wonderful progress that all sculptors & artists visiting the school express their enthusiastic belief in the benefit of this school for the artists of the future & for the state. This idea encourages me to the adding to the school by a second building with larger dancing room that I may take twenty five more little girls next year. For this purpose I am giving a subscription benefit…If this idea meets with your approval will you subscribe—the corner stone of the new building with list of subscribers enclosed will be laid in October 1905." In very fine condition.
From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades.
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