American Art Portrait of Thomas Wharton (1735 - 1778) Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central Americac. 1784 Charles Willson Peale, American, 1741 - 1827 Oil on canvas Currently not on view 1967-216-1 Gift of the children of Marianna Lippincott O'Neill in her memory, 1967 |
LabelPhiladelphian Thomas Wharton purchased several lots of porcelain through merchant Archibald McElroy, Bonnin and Morris's agent. He purchased two full tea sets, plates, and several ornamental accoutrements of the dessert course, including sauceboats and a pickle stand. Like Benjamin Franklin and John Cadwalader, Wharton was a staunch supporter of American manufacturers, interested in their success out of intellectual curiosity and the desire to increase America's political and economic independence from England.Social Tags [?]charles wilson peale [x] nhd 1763 to 1783 portrait [x] peale [x] peale family [x] [Add Your Own Tags] |
