The Salmagundi Club, Being a History of Its Beginning as a Sketch Class, Its Public Service as the Black and White Society, and Its Career as a Club From 1871-1918, With Illustrations. (Hardcover)

The Salmagundi Club is a history of one of New York's most venerable arts institutions. Written by William Henry Shelton, a former president of the club, the book charts the club's origins as a sketch class in the 19th century, its role in promoting American art, and its evolution into a social club for artists and collectors. This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American art and culture.

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