As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I will be discussing Harriet Hosmer at the LoDo branch of the Tattered Cover this evening-Tuesday March 22–at 7:30. While I will be giving an overview of Hosmer’s entire career, I will also be talk about a trip Hosmer made to Denver in June 1889 to distribute art prizes and discuss her work. She wrote a great letter detailing her trip. The day after the prize ceremony, she went to Leadville. “There I was taken a partner in a gold mine and then and there presented with shares of stock in it!” We had a charming party, and returned on Wednesday. On Thursday we went to the heart of the Rockies, up the Loop, a wonderful journey, but here comes a pause. Owning probably to a chill I got on the way, I took to my bed on returning . . . Everyone is kindness itself, and they sent the loveliest flowers, but I have missed all the hospitalities which have been arranged for me, the reception of Mrs. Evans (the governor’s wife) among the rest.”
Below is a newspaper clipping about the art prize ceremony.
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