Josephine Boardman

Background

Her father, William Jarvis Boardman (15 April 1832 - 2 August 1915), a lawyer and active in politics, was the grandson of the Senator Elijah Boardman. Her mother, Florence Sheffield, was the granddaughter of Joseph Earl Sheffield, a major benefactor of Yale University.

Career

Gift of Mistress West. Murray Crane, 1969

Mistress Crane donated a number of items from her sister"s (Mrs Frederick Keep) estate to the Smithsonian Institution. Exhibited in the Hall of American Costume from 1964 to 1973.

Sculpture gift of Mistress

West. Murray Crane.

Achievements

• After the Senator"s death, she moved to New York City, where she was a founder of the Museum of Modern Art and was elected to the Board of Trustees in October 1929.