UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW

The Corresponence of James McNeil Whistler

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Neva Winans, 1860-1907

Nationality: American (Russian born)
Date of Birth: 1860.04.05
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Date of Death: 1907.04
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Identity:

She was the daughter of Whistler's older half-brother George, and sister of Thomas D. Whistler and Julia Revillon. Whistler attended her marriage to R. R. Winans; her sisters-in-law were Mrs Joseph S. Whistler and Mrs Ross W. Whistler.

Life:

She was at JW's funeral (the paper called her 'Vera').

Bibliography:

Morning Post, London, 23 July 1903.