Collection Highlights
The Child's Anti-Slavery Book
Date:
1859
Object Number:
LIB.E449.C5372
Medium:
Bound volume
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
The Four Seasons of Manuela
Object Number:
1952.107
Date:
1952
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 x 33 1/2 in. ( 86.4 x 85.1 cm )
Marks:
printed: on banners: "THE FOUR SEASONS OF MANUELA/ QUITO/ IN THE SPRINGTIME OF LIFE, MANUELA WIFE OF JAMES THORNE RETURNED IN JUNE 1822 TO HER NATIVE LAND TO CELEBRATE DE/ FEAT OF SPAINS LEGIONS. ..."
Description:
Silk printed kerchief with four scenes from the life of Manuela Saenz with inscribed banners at top, middle, and bottom held by cherubim; printed in navy, pink, red, orange, and scarlet on a white ground; navy border.
Gallery Label:
Manuela Saenz was the mistress of Simon Bolivar, the Liberator of South America; 1st President of Columbia; Protector of Bolivia; and President of Peru. The artist designed the kerchief in conjunction with her husband's book on the subject.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Victor W. Von Hagen
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
