Edward Greene Malbone painted miniatures of several members of the Poinsett family during his trip to Charleston in 1801-02. Two of those miniatures are in this collection: Dr. Elisha Poinsett (1723−1804), and his daughter, Susan. Dr. Poinsett was the father of Joel R. Poinsett, who was a member of the House of Representatives and secretary of war to President Van Buren.
- Title
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Dr. Elisha Poinsett
- Artist
- Date
- ca. 1801-1802
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- sight 2 3⁄4 x 2 1⁄4 in. (7.1 x 5.7 cm) oval
- Credit Line
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- watercolor on ivory
- Classifications
- Keywords
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- Occupation – medicine – doctor
- Object Number
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1999.27.26
- Palette
- Linked Open Data
- Linked Open Data URI
