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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Unidentified man
Object Number:
1873.4
Date:
ca. 1780-1790
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 3.2 cm )
Gallery Label:
When the miniature was presented to the Society, the subject was identified as President James Madison. However, no other portrait of Madison is known that represents him at a comparable age.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mary Cruger
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
