Name/Title
Johannetta EttweinEntry/Object ID
2947Description
Portrait of Johannetta Maria Kymbel (1725-1789)
In this portrait, Johannetta wears clothing typical of a Moravian woman during the General Economy, including a Schneppelhaube, or head covering, and blue ribbons that identify her as a Married Sister. Johannetta joined the Moravians in Germany in 1741 and married John Ettwein in 1746.
She came with her husband to Bethlehem in 1754, where she lived the rest of her life.Acquisition
Accession
2947Source or Donor
Henry and Violet MebusAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
John Valentine HaidtRole
ArtistDate made
1754Provenance
Notes
Mebus was the great, great, great, great gradnson of John and Johnannetta Ettwein.
On loan to Northampton County Historical Society in the early 20th century. 1974-1991 on loan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.General Notes
Note
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