UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW

The Corresponence of James McNeil Whistler

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James Lewis, ??-??

Nationality: British
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Place of Birth: Thanydloes, Montgomeryshire
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Identity:

James Lewis was an auctioneer. In 1877 he changed his name by deed poll from James Levy to Lewis.

Life:

Lewis was partner in the firm of auctioneers and estate agents James Lewis & Co. of 5 Southampton Buildings and 17 Clement's Inn, London. At JW's bankruptcy in 1879 they made a detailed inventory and evaluation of the contents of the White House, prepared a catalogue and sold the items (#11929).

Bibliography:

Times, London, 7 July 1877, p. 1.