Heber R. Bishop

1840–1902 (age 62)

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Biography

Heber R. Bishop became known as a brilliant collector and patron of the arts, assembling a renowned collection of Asian art and generously sharing it with museums so that future generations could marvel at its richness.

His philanthropy and love of beauty earned him wide admiration, and the tranquil grounds of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery keep his memory close to the cultural life he so cherished.