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The Corresponence of James McNeil Whistler

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Bryce McMurdo Wright, 1850-1895

Nationality: English
Date of Birth: 1850
Place of Birth: Liverpool
Date of Death: 1895
Place of Death:

Identity:

Both Bryce McMurdo Wright, Jr, and his father were mineralogists and experts in precious stones. The father, Bryce McMurdo Wright, Sr (1814-1875) was born in Dumfries and died in London.

Life:

Bryce McMurdo Wright worked as a dealer in geological and mineralogical specimens. In a letter on 12 July 1883 Wright wrote to Whistler requesting a copy of a private circular about Charles Augustus 'Owl' Howell. It is not known why he knew Howell. At this time Bryce McMurdo Wright was living at 204 Regent Street, London.

Bibliography:

Cooper, Michael P., Bryce McMurdo Wright, father and son, 50 years of mineral dealing, 1845-1895, 1999.