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Stein, Irene Miller, 1894-2000

 Person

Biography

Irene Miller Stein is a noted Denver artist. She is the daughter of pioneer Colorado cattle dealer Robert Lazar Miller, who immigrated to Colorado from Lithuania in 1881. She married Azriel Stein, founder of Pencol Drug, a prominent Denver pharmacy for decades.

Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Irene Miller Stein, 1978 April 27

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0002.00034
Abstract "Irene Stein (née Miller) talks about the Miller family in Denver, Colo. and her father Robert Lazar Miller. She gives extensive details about early life in Denver. She also discusses her life as an artist, media she worked with, and her husband Azriel Stein who founded Pencol Drug Store.Irene Miller (Mrs. Azriel) Stein was born in Denver, Colo. in 1894 and died in Aurora, Colorado in 2000 at the age of 106. Irene Stein was a professional artist well into her 90s. She worked in...
Dates: 1978 April 27

Portrait of Irene Stein, circa 1930

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Identifier: B063.08.0024.00020
Abstract

Irene Stein wears a dress and sits on bench with her legs crossed at the ankles. Stein was the daughter of Anna and Robert Lazar Miller. In 1921 she married Azriel ''Azie'' Stein, a pharmacist who owned and operated Pencol Drug Store. Irene also was an artist, working in a variety of media. She still produced works well into her 90s.

Dates: circa 1930

Woman's Black Compact Case, circa 1915

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0004.00001
Abstract

A woman's black faille make-up case with belt loop and square make-up compact. A triangular cutout in the center top of the case allows visibility of a rhinestone ornament on the make-up compact that fits inside. This view shows the front of the make-up case and the rhinestone ornament on the make-up compact. Originally belonged to Irene Stein.

Dates: circa 1915