Walter, Mary Ann Elizabeth Hancocks (1806-1847)

Metadata

Title

Walter, Mary Ann Elizabeth Hancocks (1806-1847)

Creator

Peale, Anna Claypoole

Date

1838

Description

Miniature portrait of Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Hancocks Walter, first wife of the great American architect Thomas Ustick Walter. In presentation frame: "Presented by Mrs. T.U. Walter to her husband, June 28th, 1838" inscribed in gold plaque, reverse.

Extent

1.75" x 2.25"

Medium

Watercolor on ivory

Provenance

Athenaeum Purchase.

Collection

Thomas Ustick Walter Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia

Identifier

2004.M01.01

Rights

http://www.philaathenaeum.org/rights.html