About Helen Bigelow Merriman
Lived 1844 – 1933 (aged 88–89). Helen Bigelow Merriman was an American art collector, writer and painter.
Helen Bigelow Merriman (July 14, 1844 –1933) was a painter and art collector, and one of the founders of the Worcester Art Museum, to which she also donated a number of paintings by European and American artists. She wrote a number of books about art and spirituality.
Family and education Helen Bigelow was the only child of Erastus Brigham Bigelow, an inventor of weaving machinery and founder of the Bigelow Carpet Company.
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Who was Helen Bigelow Merriman?
American painter, author (1844–1933)
When was Helen Bigelow Merriman born?
Helen Bigelow Merriman was born in 1844 in Boston.
When did Helen Bigelow Merriman die?
Helen Bigelow Merriman died in 1933.
What was Helen Bigelow Merriman's occupation?
Helen Bigelow Merriman was an art collector, writer and painter.
What nationality was Helen Bigelow Merriman?
Helen Bigelow Merriman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Helen Bigelow Merriman. https://biography.guide/helen-bigelow-merriman/
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