Collection Highlights
Portrait of a Heroic Fireman
ca. 1857
1937.328
Polychrome painted and carved wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Romola Dahlgren (ca. 1876-1944)
Title
Romola Dahlgren (ca. 1876-1944)
Date
1899
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions
Overall: 2 3/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 6 x 4.8 cm )
Credit Line
Gift of the Estate of Peter Mari
Object Number
1905.55
Marks
signed: "Weidner"
inscribed: old label: "Miss Romola Dahlgren"
Gallery Label
The subject of this miniature was the daughter of Paul and Annie Rutherford (Morgan) Dahlgren. Her father was at one time the consul general in Rome; her maternal grandfather was the Rev. William F. Morgan, rector of St.Thomas Church in New York for many years. Miss Dahlgren was known for her philanthropic and religious activities.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
