Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Drawings
Johanna Abeel Bleecker (1764-1810)
Object Number:
1940.351
Date:
c. 1796-1801
Medium:
Pastel on grayish brown paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 5/16 x 7 3/8 in. (23.7 x 18.7 cm)
Description:
Portrait
Gallery Label:
Johanna Abeel was the daughter of Col. James Abeel and Gertrude (Neilson) Abeel. She was married to Leonard Bleecker in 1783.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. Elizabeth B. Knight, great-grandaughter of the sitter
Provenance:
Descent through Sitter's family
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
