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James Ward Usher (1845–1921) was a businessman and philanthropist in 
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Usher, James Ward People from Lincoln, England English art collectors Museum founders 1845 births 1921 deaths People educated at Lincoln Grammar School 19th-century English businesspeople 20th-century English businesspeople English manufacturing businesspeople
Lincoln
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Usher's father, also James, opened a Jewellers and Watchmakers in High Street, Lincoln in 1837. His son, James Ward, was born on 1 January 1845. Leaving school in 1860 the younger James entered the family business in 1860, taking sole control of the business 14 years later.
Usher was an enthusiastic collector of fine clocks, watches, porcelain and paintings. His personal collection became the basis for the Usher Gallery
The Usher Gallery is an art museum in Lincoln, England. The gallery displays a collection of artworks by painters such as J. M. W. Turner and L. S. Lowry. Established in 1927, it is run as part of Lincoln Museum.
History
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which was founded after his death using a legacy he left for the purpose. In 2005 the Usher Gallery was merged with Lincoln's City and County Museum to form The Collection, combining Lincoln's art and museum collections.
Usher was a successful businessman, who acquired in the late 19th century the rights to reproduce in jewellery the Lincoln Imp, using the image on tie clips and spoons which sold in huge numbers. Usher is reported to have given a pin to the Prince of Wales
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, who was seen wearing it.
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External links
private web site about Usher
{{DEFAULTSORT:Usher, James Ward People from Lincoln, England English art collectors Museum founders 1845 births 1921 deaths People educated at Lincoln Grammar School 19th-century English businesspeople 20th-century English businesspeople English manufacturing businesspeople