Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
1865
Z.2603
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Luce Center
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
Title
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
Date
1805
Medium
Graphite on paper laid on Japanese paper
Dimensions
Overall: 8 1/8 x 6 5/8 in. ( 20.6 x 16.8 cm )
mat: 14 x 11 in. ( 35.6 x 27.9 cm )
Description
Portrait
Credit Line
Gift of Lucille de Luze Foley in memory of Elizabeth Harison
Object Number
1957.39
Marks
inscription: on back: "A. Hamilton Esqr. / Painted by G. Fairman / to R. Harrison Esqr. / Albany March / 6th 1805"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
