Harriet Lane: Drawing of Her from Harper's Weekly

Name/Title

Harriet Lane: Drawing of Her from Harper's Weekly

Entry/Object ID

2013.00.10

Description

The drawing has been torn out of Harper's Weekly. May 8, 1858. Page 296. The article is about "The Last Presidential Drawing Room" and mentions "Miss Lane" near the bottom of the page. The drawing was "done from life" and she wears a three-tiered hoop skirt. Title beneath drawing: "Miss Lane, the Lady of the White House."

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Documentary Objects, Drawing, Visual Arts

Condition

Overall Condition

Stable