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Edstrom, David

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1873-1938

Biography

Peter David Edstrom was born on March 27, 1873 in Hvetlanda, Sweden. He came to the United States with his parents in 1880. He studied sculpture with Johannes Scheiwe in Ottumwa, Iowa. He returned to Sweden to study at the Royal Academy. He settled in Los Angeles thereafter and worked mostly on portrait commissions. He died on August 12, 1938.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

David Edstrom Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0752
Abstract

A small collection of papers of the Swedish-American sculptor, including 8 x 10 photographs of some of his busts.

Dates: 1917-1931