Object Details
Artist
Charles Fraser, born Charleston, SC 1782-died Charleston, SC 1860
Sitter
Harriet Hampton
Luce Center Label
Harriet Hampton (1791-1858) was the daughter of Wade Hampton (1752-1835), a Revolutionary War officer and major general in the War of 1812, and his third wife, Mary Cantey. The Hampton family of South Carolina was steeped in politics and military service. Harriet was also the aunt of Wade Hampton III (1818-1902), a noted Civil War officer and later governor of South Carolina.
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund
Date
ca. 1835
Object number
1946.11.7
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
Painting-Miniature
Medium
watercolor on ivory
Dimensions
5 1/8 x 4 in. (13.0 x 10.2 cm) rectangle
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Department
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Portrait female\waist length
Object\flower
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1946.11.7