Portrait of William Croghan
Object number94.51.360
Datec. 1850
MediumWatercolor on paper; Metal; Glass
Credit LineTransfer from Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Gift of Mrs. Alberta McLean
DescriptionOval miniature portrait painting. Watercolor on paper. Bust of young man with high, fold-over notched collar blue suit, narrow gold frame with suspension loop at top.Dimensions3.12 x 4.36 in. (7.9 x 11.1 cm)Inscriptions"William Croghan" typed on white paper and taped on backing.
"1189-1" on black ink on back of frame.
Historical NotesWilliam Croghan was the father of Mary Schenley. Donated by Mrs. Alberta McLeanto Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 2/17/1939; transferred to Heinz History Center in 1994.
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William Croghan Jr.
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