Collection Highlights
Minaret Turkish Cigarettes
Date:
Object Number:
PR.031.111.AMER.MIN
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Frederic De Peyster (1796-1882)
Object Number:
1955.60
Date:
1887
Medium:
Dark brown patinated bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 x 20 1/4 x 13 1/2 in. ( 76.2 x 51.4 x 34.3 cm )
Marks:
inscriptions: front of socle: "Frederic de Peyster"
signed: under proper right shoulder: "Geo. E. Bissel Sculptor NY"
inscribed: under proper left shoulder: "THE HENRY BONNARD BRONZE CO. NY. 1887"
Description:
Portrait bust
Gallery Label:
The subject of this portrait was born in New York, the son of Frederic and Helen Livingston (Hake) De Peyster. He was a trustee of the New York Society Library, a founder of the Soldier's Home, a vice-president of th Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and a member of the boards of several charitable organizations. From 1829 to 1837 he was recording secretary of The New-York Historical Society, from 1850 to 1863, a vice-president, and president in 1864-66 and 1873-82.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Samuel Spanierman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
