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Artist:
James Peale, born Chestertown, MD 1749-died Philadelphia, PA 1831  Search this
Sitter:
John Tower  Search this
Medium:
watercolor on ivory
Dimensions:
sight 2 5/8 x 2 1/8 in. (6.7 x 5.3 cm) oval
Type:
Painting-Miniature
Date:
1806
Luce Center Label:
The only clues to this man’s identity are the interlocking initials “JT” on the back of the locket, and the miniature’s descent in a branch of John Tower’s family. It is presumed that this man was John Tower, who was married to Elizabeth Cruger, granddaughter of John Cruger, who was mayor of New York from 1739 to 1744.
Topic:
Portrait male\bust  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer
Object number:
1999.27.35
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk787b09086-cba3-400c-b7e9-213150b516b2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1999.27.35