Portrait of George Westinghouse
Object number2007.167.70
Artist
Joseph G. Gessford
Datec. 1906
MediumPaint; Metal; Glass
Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation, Gift of Betty White Tosh
DescriptionFramed miniature portrait. Oval gold case with post and loop at top and glass cover. Under glass cover is a watercolor of a man who is facing slightly to his right on a gray background. He has grey hair, a mustache and mutton chops. He is dressed in a white shirt with wing collar and black bow tie, black suit jacket and matching waistcoat, and gold watch fob and chain attached to his waistcoat.Dimensions4 x 2.625 x 0.25 in. (10.2 x 6.7 x 0.6 cm)Historical NotesThis miniature was transferred to the Heinz History Center from the George Westinghouse Museum when the museum closed in 2007. Originally donated to the George Westinghouse Museum by Betty White Tosh.Label TextExquisite miniature of Mr. Westinghouse donated by Betty White Tosh. Painted by J.G. Gessford, who also made the photograph Mr. Westinghouse like best.
Related person
George Westinghouse Jr.
(1846 - 1914)
On View
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