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Cleon Throckmorton

Cleon Throckmorton (1897–1965) was an American painter, designer and writer.

Also recorded as Cleon Francis Throckmorton.

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Overview

Born at Absecon in 1897, died at Atlantic City in 1965.

In detail

Cleon Throckmorton studied at Carnegie Institute of Technology and George Washington University.

Employment is recorded with National Institute of Standards and Technology, Provincetown Players and Howard University.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship.

Connections

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Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Cleon Throckmorton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q68012885: Cleon Throckmorton

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Title: Krazy Kat (a reference to the Krazy Kat speakeasy and art club in Washington, D.C.) Summary: Photograph shows the Krazy Kat, an art club on Green Court (near Thomas Circle), Washington. D.C. (Source: Washington Times , July 31, 1921) Description: 23-year-old artist and scenic designer Cleon "Throck" Throckmorton (1897–1965) ( far right ), 18-year-old Chicago-born fencing expert and Throckmo

Title: Krazy Kat (a reference to the Krazy Kat speakeasy and art club in Washington, D.C.) Summary: Photograph shows the Krazy Kat, an art club on Green Court (near Thomas Circle), Washington. D.C. (Source: Washington Times , July 31, 1921) Description: 23-year-old artist and scenic designer Cleon "Throck" Throckmorton (1897–1965) ( far right ), 18-year-old Chicago-born fencing expert and Throckmo

National Photo Company Collection. Attributed to The Washington Times , July 31, 1921 · Library of Congress Catalog: https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2016831001 Original url: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/npcc.04658 · Public domain

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Title: Krazy Kat, 7/15/21 Summary: Photograph shows the Krazy Kat, an art club on Green Court (near Thomas Circle), Washington. D.C. (Source: Washington Times, July 31, 1921) Description: A young male waiter, wearing a shirt patterned with frolicking cats, ascends a ladder to serve patrons in the treehouse cafe at The Krazy Kat , a bohemian coffee house, art club, and speakeasy. Founded in January

Title: Krazy Kat, 7/15/21 Summary: Photograph shows the Krazy Kat, an art club on Green Court (near Thomas Circle), Washington. D.C. (Source: Washington Times, July 31, 1921) Description: A young male waiter, wearing a shirt patterned with frolicking cats, ascends a ladder to serve patrons in the treehouse cafe at The Krazy Kat , a bohemian coffee house, art club, and speakeasy. Founded in January

National Photo Company Collection · Library of Congress Catalog: https://lccn.loc.gov/2016845558 Image download: https://cdn.loc.gov/service/pnp/npcc/22000/22059v.jpg Original url: https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2016845558/ · Public domain

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