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Gift of Elizabeth Yale Hall, 1950.1.1, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
William Mather
Gift of Elizabeth Yale Hall, 1950.1.1, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

William Mather

PainterPainted by William Ruthven Wheeler American, 1832 - 1893
Date1868
MediumPainting; oil on canvas in frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 27 × 22in. (68.6 × 55.9cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Yale Hall
DescriptionPortrait of William Mather painted by William Ruthven (W. R.) Wheeler. Mather is in later middle age and is wearing a dark jacket, white shirt front, and large black tie that appears to be knotted into a large bow.
Object number1950.1.1
InscribedLower right: "W R Wheeler 1868"
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Elizabeth Yale Hall, 1950.1.2, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
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