William Rollinson
ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Major General of the Armies of the United States of America. Secretary of the Treasury &c &c

ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Major General of the Armies of the United States of America. Secretary of the Treasury &c &c

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ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Major General of the Armies of the United States of America. Secretary of the Treasury &c &c
ArtistAmerican, 1762–1842
ArtistAmerican, born Scotland, 1765–1835
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Major General of the Armies of the United States of America. Secretary of the Treasury &c &c
Date1804
PlaceNew York, United States
MediumStipple engraving on paper
DimensionsPlate: 17 5/8 × 13 5/8 in. (44.7 × 34.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by Mr. and Mrs. Junius F. Estill, Jr.
Object numberB.86.2
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Federal Parlor
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionAlexander Hamilton had died just months before this engraving became available. His death as the result of a duel with Aaron Burr spurred demand for images such as this.
ProvenanceAcquired on October 10, 1985 from Goodspeed's Bookshop, Inc. Boston, Mass.

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