Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mrs. David Lydig (ca. 1844-1930)
Object Number:
1905.141
Date:
1891
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 5.1 x 4.1 cm )
Marks:
signed and dated: "Paillet/1891"
Gallery Label:
Hannah Minthorne Tompkins of New York was the daughter of Daniel H. and Eliza Tompkins; she was a granddaughter of Daniel D. Tompkins, former governor of New York and vice-president of the United States.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Peter Marié
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
