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Cottonus Matherus [Cotton Mather]

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

ca. 1727

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 141-150

GUSN

GUSN-198953

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Description

A formal portrait of Mather done by the British born Pelham, John Singleton Copley's step-father.

Details

Descriptive Terms

clergy
portraits
engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection number PR144OVR

Physical Description

1 engraving reprint

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1923-03-07

Reference Code

GC002.02.144

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

20.5 x 14.25 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Bostonian Society, 7 March 1923

Record Details

Originator

Pelham, Peter, 1697-1751 (Artist)
Pelham, Peter, 1697-1751 (Engraver)

Material Type

engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Other People

Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728

Subjects

Portrait

Restrictions

Very dirty with torn edges.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 141-150

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