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Oil on canvas
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Ann McWhorter Ogilvie (1759-1813) in Oval Format
Title
Ann McWhorter Ogilvie (1759-1813) in Oval Format
Date
c. 1795
Medium
Pastel on brown paper
Dimensions
Overall: 9 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. ( 23.5 x 18.4 cm )
Description
Portrait
Credit Line
Gift of George C. McWhorter
Object Number
1895.10
Gallery Label
Ann McWhorter, the daughter of the Rev. Alexander McWhorter and Mary (Cumming) McWhorter, became the second wife of the Rev. George Ogilvie (1758-97), rector of Chirst Church, New Brunswick, New Jersey, and Christ Church, Rye, New York. She was born in Newark, New Jersey, where her father was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Her portrait was a gift to the Society from great-grand-nephew.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
