Drawing by Mary E. Richardson, 1852, of the Weehawken Dueling Grounds Where Aaron Burr Shot Alexander Hamilton
THF169820 / Drawing by Mary E. Richardson, 1852, of the Weehawken Dueling Grounds Where Aaron Burr Shot Alexander Hamilton
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Drawing (Visual work)
Date Made
25 July 1852
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
57.109.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Charcoal pencils
Paper (Fiber product)
Sandpaper
Mahogany (Wood)
Glass (Material)
Technique
Drawing (Image-making)
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 18 in (framed)
Width: 24.125 in (framed)
Height: 15.125 in (unframed)
Width: 21.125 in (unframed)
Inscriptions
inscribed on back, with pencil:
Picture Alexander Hamilton's grave / July 25, 1852 / Miss Mary E. Richardson / Stafford / Genassee Co / New York.
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