Drawing by Mary E. Richardson, 1852, of the Weehawken Dueling Grounds Where Aaron Burr Shot Alexander Hamilton

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Drawing (Visual work)

Date Made

25 July 1852

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

57.109.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Charcoal pencils
Paper (Fiber product)
Sandpaper
Mahogany (Wood)
Glass (Material)

Technique

Drawing (Image-making)

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 18 in (framed)
Width: 24.125 in (framed)
Height: 15.125 in (unframed)
Width: 21.125 in (unframed)

Inscriptions

inscribed on back, with pencil: Picture Alexander Hamilton's grave / July 25, 1852 / Miss Mary E. Richardson / Stafford / Genassee Co / New York.
Drawing by Mary E. Richardson, 1852, of the Weehawken Dueling Grounds Where Aaron Burr Shot Alexander Hamilton