Helen Clay Frick | What's Her Story?

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@meggallucci5300 4 жыл бұрын

I had no idea that she was born in 1888. I was a frequent researcher at the Frick Library from 1979 to 1982, and she was there sometimes. She would peruse a book and slam it shut. She seemed to scurry around, very energetic. Women had to wear skirts. One time I wore baggy culottes and thought I could get away with it. Not so. I was given a wrap around skirt to wear over my culottes for the day. She, of course, always wore a dress and sometimes a small veil or maybe it was a short mantilla. One thing about the Frick though, you could research anything there. I loved the grey cards with a photo glued to one side and biblio, exhibition history and provenance provided. Lots of interesting info. She gave a great gift to so many in memory of her father.

@danzigmcnaniel5226 11 ай бұрын

Do you have any other specific memories of Ms Helen Frick you would be willing to share? Thats so amazing. I've understood her to very much be her fathers daughter as far as temperament goes and I'm fascinated by that in between period where she kept her mailing and voting address at Clayton and the opening of the frick art museum... before the entirety of the property became a museum.

@tracyw.1953 Жыл бұрын

Excellent biography! I came here to look up information while I'm reading the historical fiction novel The Magnolia Palace, by Fiona Davis, and this is perfect! My one visit to the Frick was in 1981, but now I hope to go back and appreciate it in a new light.

@ingridllinas5612 Жыл бұрын

No doubt. I will always remember her for her magnificent eye when acquiring a piece, such as the Renaissance female portraits,and her contributions in general.

@natasharay4045 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this...thank you Aimee Ng!

@annmariethomas9968 4 жыл бұрын

I read more about Helen after listening to your excellent presentation. She had such a long and useful life. It was interesting that her father left her more than he left his wife or son. He must have been a tough man. PS I always vote!

@melissamohr8985 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful- thank you for sharing!

@roniquebreauxjordan1302 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr. Ng!

@SubliminalLocks Жыл бұрын

THIS IS MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER!!!!!!!

@TheIrishAnge 4 жыл бұрын

Great photos, a great lady.

@margaretspain2127 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@kristinvogel2896 3 жыл бұрын

The Frick Library at University of Pittsburgh was my favorite place to study when I was a student there. It was so quiet and elegant, it inspired a desire to excel. The main library was so much more of a social gathering place (& had no aesthetic inspiration!) it was impossible to focus.