Collection Highlights
An Address to the inhabitants of the British Settlements in America, upon slave-keeping
Date:
1773
Object Number:
LIB.Y1773.RushAddress
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mrs. John Edwin Stillwell, Sr. (1815-1890)
Object Number:
1929.10
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 6 x 4.4 cm )
Marks:
Signed: at right: "Th. Wust"
Engraved: on back of frame:"Elizabeth Gillies/wife of/Dr. John E. Stillwell/Born/Nov. 3rd 1815/Died/June 6, 1890"
Gallery Label:
Elizabeth Gillies was the daughter of John and Ann (Hogg) Gillies. She married John E. Stillwell on March 17, 1844, in New York. This miniature portrait of her was a gift to the Society from her son.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
