Paper Silhouette, "Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle"
Entry/Object ID
SS.80.14
Description
Full length silhouette of elderly Rip Van Winkle: with beard, cut from black paper, dressed in high peaked hat with wide brim, great coat, breeches, and high boots; stands with one hand on hip and in other hand with arm bent holds rifle; written below in script "J. Jefferson as/old Rip Van Winkle" "Cut by J. Jefferson".
Artwork Details
Medium
Ink, Paper, Ink, paper
Subject Person or Organization
Joseph Jefferson (1829-1905), Rip Van Winkle
Collection
Sunnyside Object Collection
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Joseph Jefferson (1829-1905)
Attribution
Maker
Date made
1865 - 1905
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Other Names and Numbers
Other Number
2158
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
10-1/4 in
Width
6-1/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 10 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (26 x 15.9 cm)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Surface dirt; all over foxing
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Joseph Jefferson (1829-1905)
Notes
Subject
Person or Organization
Rip Van Winkle
Notes
Subject
Related Entries
Notes
SS.80.13 - Silhouette - Used together
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Note: Presently mounted with silhouette of Washington Irving (SS.80.13)
Accessioned in 1980, acquired before (1947)
Note Type
General Note
Note
Rip Van Winkle was a fictional character created by Washington Irving.
Joseph Jefferson was beloved American comedic actor who made his name portraying Irving's character on stage.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 13E
