J. Loxton Rawbon fonds
Rawbon, J. Loxton
Fonds includes an album (disbound) containing 45 photographs of paintings and prints restored by Rawbon, with a typed description of the "Rawbon Process" signed and dated, 1921. Collectors and collections mentioned include: Elliott W. Atkins, Toronto; Hôtel Dieu, Kingston; Major Kenneth C. Macpherson, Ottawa; Col. W. O’Brien, Shanty Bay; D.A. Story, Halifax; R.E. Cooper, Victoria; A.J. Gough, Toronto; C.S. Gzowski, Toronto; Mrs. John Small, Toronto; Henry O’Brien, K.C., Toronto; Walker House, Toronto. Fonds also includes a notebook containing a list of “Canadian Artists: Members of the Royal Canadian Academy and The Ontario Society of Artists”, September 1922. The back pages of the notebook contain records of sales of “Oxford” and “Lusterize” polish formulas, and of free sample canvas stretchers sent out to clients. Fonds also includes 14 prizes and diplomas won in art and photography competitions at fairs in southern Ontario (1874-1887); 2 photographs of J. Loxton Rawbon; notes on art restoration methods; correspondence and testimonials; and press clippings related to Rawbon’s career.
[187-]-1942
10 cm of textual records and graphic material (2 volumes and additional textual records)
https://atom.ago.ca/la-sc099
LA.SC099
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Edward P. Taylor Library & Archives, Art Gallery of Ontario
Toronto
Because of its fragility, the album may not be consulted by researchers without special legitimate reason.
Researchers are requested instead to use photographic reproductions, available on request. Access to Special Collections is by appointment only. Please contact the reference desk for more information.