Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Old Stone Fort, Schoharie, N.Y.
Object Number:
1923.90
Date:
ca. 1899-1903
Medium:
Pen and ink
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. ( 28.6 x 36.2 cm )
mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. ( 36.2 x 48.9 cm )
Marks:
inscription: verso, stamped: "W.L. Hudson/Studio/70 Fifth Ave./N.Y."
Gallery Label:
This two-story stone structure, erected in 1772 as a Dutch Reformed church, was stockaded during the American Revolution to help defended the valley against British raids, during which time it was known as the Lower Fort. It is now a museum. This sketch was drawn for publication.
Credit Line:
Gift of Emil Herman Sauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
