Sarah Cooper Hewitt
Sarah Cooper Hewitt was groomed from childhood to be a philanthropist, educator, and collector. Surrounded by beautiful objects and a large family art library, Sarah developed an educated eye for design at an early age. She had a dynamic personality and was known for her sharp wit and strong likes and dislikes. European travels introduced her to knowledgeable dealers and museums, and she began collecting books, prints and drawings, and textiles for the museum at Cooper Union.
We have 8,001 objects that Sarah Cooper Hewitt has been involved with.
We know 25 people that Sarah Cooper Hewitt is related to.
- Peter Cooper
- 1883.
- This person is a grandparent of Sarah.
- This person is involved with 3 objects in our collection.
- Mrs. John Innes Kane
- American, 1857 – 1926.
- A scion engaged in philanthropy, amateur science, and world travel.
- This person is a friend of Sarah.
- This person is involved with 335 objects in our collection.
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- This person is a friend of Sarah.
- This person is involved with 88 objects in our collection.
- Edith Wetmore
- American, b. Switzerland, 1870–1966.
- Last of the old-guard of northeastern high-society.
- This person is a friend of Sarah.
- This person is involved with 130 objects in our collection.
- Mrs. Abram S. Hewitt
- American, 1830–1912.
- Mother of the museum’s founders, Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
- This person is a parent of Sarah.
- This person is involved with 55 objects in our collection.
- Mrs. Montgomery Hare
- American, b. 1873.
- Active leader of Cooper Union’s Art School and Museum.
- This person is a friend of Sarah.
- This person is involved with 43 objects in our collection.
