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Mrs. William Gordon Ver Planck and Her Son Samuel Hopkins Ver Planck

ca. 1828
Not on view
Mary Elizabeth Hopkins married William Gordon Ver Planck in 1826. Their son Samuel was born in 1827. The identification is based on the family history of the piece: the donor was the husband of Samuel's granddaughter, Margarita Schuyler Ver Planck.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mrs. William Gordon Ver Planck and Her Son Samuel Hopkins Ver Planck
  • Date: ca. 1828
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Watercolor on ivory
  • Dimensions: Sight: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of John C. Cattus, 1967
  • Object Number: 67.263
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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