Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Portrait of Catherine Anna Remsen Schuchardt (1812-1877)
Object Number:
1954.190
Medium:
Watercolor, black ink, gouache, and Conté crayon on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 8.3 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Portrait
Gallery Label:
Catherine Anna Remsen was the second daughter of Henry Remsen and Elizabeth De Peyster (Remsen) of New York. She married Frederick Schuchardt (1805-85) on October 23, 1834. Her husband, a merchant and banker, was a native of Germany who was brought to New York at age ten. This portrait was a gift to the Society from the granddaughter and great-granddaughters of Mrs. Schuchardt.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Edward Rutledge (Lily Wells) and daughters
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
