Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Luce Center
Caspar Meier (1774-1839)
Object Number:
1931.2
Date:
ca. 1820-1825
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 x 24 in. ( 76.2 x 61 cm )
Gallery Label:
The subject was the son of Diedrich Meier, the burgomaster of Bremen, and Amalia (Schmidt) Meier. He immigrated to New York in 1798 established a mercantile firm which became Oelrichs and Company. Meier also served as consul to the Bremen Republic. His homestead, Willowbank, was located near the Hudson River at 119th Street.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mary Constance DuBois
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
