Charcoal portrait William Worthington Chipman, Late 19th century

Drawing

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Note: this image has been retouched to remove reflections on the glass. Some shading may differ from the original as a result.

Note: this image has been retouched to remove reflections on the glass. Some shading may differ from the original as a result.

Name/Title

Charcoal portrait William Worthington Chipman, Late 19th century

Entry/Object ID

1981.239.1

Description

Acc. No. 81.239.1 Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda (Portrait) Date or Period: Late 19th Century Object: Portrait, charcoal Description: Charcoal portrait with off white matt containing inscription "William Worthington Chipman, Founder of the City of Alameda". It has a glossy ebonized frame. Size: 24½" by 29½". History of Object: W.W. Chipman portrait taken from a photograph about 1865. Done by his daughter, Elizabeth Worthington Chipman. W.W. Chipman died in 1873 at the age of 53 years. Acquired from: Mrs. Carol Heche Date: July 25, 1981

Interpretative Labels

Label

5/3/2020 MvL: relevant parts of the Chipman memorabilia label: WILLIAM WORTHINGTON CHIPMAN Co-founder of the City of Alameda - memorabilia - Charcoal portrait of Wm. Chipman drawn by his daughter, Elizabeth Worthington Chipman. [...letter...] [...wedding vest...]