Collection Highlights
Manhattan Rifles!
Date:
1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.055.3.226
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Darius Mead, M.D. (1787-1864)
Object Number:
1929.3
Date:
ca. 1847-1848
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 x 27 in. ( 86.4 x 68.6 cm )
Gallery Label:
The subject was the fifth son of Joshua Mead and his first wife, Rachel (Knapp) Mead of Round Hill, Greenwich, Connecticut. He graduated from Yale College in 1807 and studied medicine in Philadelphia with Dr. Benjamin Rush. He practiced medicine in Greenwich from 1810 until the end of his life. He also served in the Connecticut state senate (1845-46). His portrait was a gift to the Society from his granddaughter.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Edwin A. Abbey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
