Name/Title
Katherine Early RussellEntry/Object ID
Russell, Katherine EarlyDescription
Three-quarter length seated portrait of a woman with short curly white hair. Subject wears a dark blue gown with a sheer sleeves. Front is low cut with ruffles at collar and cuffs. Blue bow belt at waist. Subject sits on gold settee. Right arm rests on arm of settee. Mottled multi-colored background.Collection
Private CollectionMade/Created
Artist
Street, Ann, 1927-2018Date made
1980 - 1990General Notes
Note
Katherine Wyche Early was born on August 18, 1909, in Nashville to John Early Sr. and Willie Fall Early. She served as the Regent of The Hermitage. She along with her husband (Fred McFerrin Russell) were founders of Harpeth Hall School. Subject's husband, was a sports writer for the Nashville Banner. She died in 1996 and is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.Create Date
October 6, 2026Update Date
October 6, 2026