Name/Title
John EttweinEntry/Object ID
2946Description
Portrait of John Ettwein (1721-1802)
Ettwein and his wife, Johannetta Maria Ettwein came to America in 1754. Their portraits were painted by a fellow traveler, John Valentine Haidt, supposedly during the voyages.
During the Revolutionary War, Ettwein was the chief spokesman to the Continental Congress and other officials on behalf of the Moravians in Pennsylvania. He was consecrated a Bishop in 1784, and became head of the governing board of the Moravian Church in America.Acquisition
Accession
2946Source 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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