Catherine Backus with sculptures, c. 1895

Sculptress Catherine Fallis Backus (1863-1955) working in her studio. Published in Sandra Thurlow's book, Stuart on the St. Lucie (p. 119) with the caption: "Catherine Fallis Backus, a renowned sculptor before her health required her to leave Minnesota's harsh climate, settled on the south fork of the St. Lucie River with her husband George in 1911."

Scan gift of Sandra Thurlow, from the collections of Margaret Backus Sawtell.

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Black and white copy prints, 3.2x2.5 inches

English

Still image

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Photographic print