William Adolphus Wheeler

Artist

Ruth Henshaw Bascom (1772–1848)

Date

about 1845

Medium

Pastel and graphite on paper

Dimensions

14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.6 x 26.7 cm)

Inscription

Hand-written label on reverse: “William Adolphus Wheeler / b. 11-14-1833 / d. 10-28-1874 / Father of Mary Earle Wheeler / who married H. N. Glover.” Printed label on reverse of frame: “Doll & Richards, Inc. / 140 Newbury St. Boston Mass / Paintings Water colors / Etchings Color Prints / Paintings Restored Correct Framing / No. C50234”

Credit Line

Gift of Allen C. West, 2005

Object Number

UR311