Early Life

Mary was born on the 15th of January 1842. She was born in what is now called Fitzroy, Victoria but was at the time part of New South Wales. Mary was the eldest of 8 children. Her parents were Scottish and migrated to Australia. Her father at one stage studied to become a priest. One of her brothers was a priest and a sister became a nun. 

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Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio 2025 Season Tour
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  1. Courtyard - Featuring Director Kinney Frelinghuysen
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  2. Foyer and Living Room
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  3. In George's words: Meeting Miró & MoMA
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  4. Dining Room Featuring Director Kinney Frelinghuysen
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  5. Studio Exhibit Intro
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  6. Studio Exhibit: Influence of their collection
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  7. Studio Exhibit: George L.K. Morris, artist, writer, collector
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  8. Studio Exhibit: Suzy Frelinghuysen artist and opera singer
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  9. In George's words: Childhood
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  10. In George's words: Drawing lessons in West Stockbridge, architectural models
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  11. In George's words: Deciding to become a painter
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  12. In George's words: Meeting A.E Gallatin
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  13. In George's words: Studying with Fernand Léger
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  14. In George's words: Meeting famous artists in Paris and going abstract
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  15. In George's words: Creating The Miscellany
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  16. In George's words: Compositional breakthrough from Léger
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  17. In George's words: Friendship with Mondrian
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  18. In George's words: On MoMA's Advisory Committee 1932-1942
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