Benjamin Altman

Benjamin Altman
Altman by Ellen Emmet Rand
Born	(1840-07-12)July 12, 1840 New York City
Died	October 7, 1913(1913-10-07) (aged 73) New York City
Nationality	American
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Benjamin Altman (July 12, 1840 – October 7, 1913) was a New York City department store owner and art collector who is best known today for his large art collection, which he donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.^[1]