John Tower

James Peale, John Tower, 1806, watercolor on ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer, 1999.27.35
James Peale, John Tower, 1806, watercolor on ivory, sight 2 5⁄8 x 2 1⁄8 in. (6.7 x 5.3 cm) oval, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer, 1999.27.35
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Artwork Details

Title
John Tower
Artist
Date
1806
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sight 2 5⁄8 x 2 1⁄8 in. (6.7 x 5.3 cm) oval
Credit Line
Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer
Mediums
Mediums Description
watercolor on ivory
Classifications
Subjects
  • Portrait male — Tower, John — bust
Object Number
1999.27.35
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1999.27.35

Artwork Description

The only clues to this man’s identity are the interlocking initials “JT” on the back of the locket, and the miniature’s descent in a branch of John Tower’s family. It is presumed that this man was John Tower, who was married to Elizabeth Cruger, granddaughter of John Cruger, who was mayor of New York from 1739 to 1744.

Works by this artist (4 items)

Lou Barlow, High and Dry, wood engraving on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1981.12.1
High and Dry
Artist
wood engraving on paper
Not on view
Lou Barlow, Disco, 1988, linoleum cut on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1990.48.2, © 1988, Lou Barlow
Disco
Artist
Date1988
linoleum cut on paper
Not on view
Lou Barlow, Gourmet Shop, 1983, wood engraving on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1990.48.1, © 1983, Lou Barlow
Gourmet Shop
Artist
Date1983
wood engraving on paper
Not on view
Lou Barlow, Orchard Street, 1939, color woodcut on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Michael J. Ettner, 1987.27.1
Orchard Street
Artist
Date1939
color woodcut on paper
Not on view

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