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| | Born in Oakland, CA on Jan. 18, 1873. Bloom was a lifelong resident of his native city except during 1907-10 when he was in Stockton. As well as a portrait painter, he was also a professional musician. Bloom died of pneumonia on March 9, 1924. | Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940" City Directory; Death record. | | Nearly 20,000 biographies can be found in Artists in California 1786-1940 by Edan Hughes and is available for sale ($150). For a full book description and order information please click here. |
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