Colonial Portraits

Nathaniel Sparhawk Wealthy merchant Red velvet suit = money and power Background = Greek statues, columns, large estate

Ann Tyng Landscape background Silk dress, bows, all point to wealth

John Hancock Seated at desk Writing in ledger Engaged in trade Chair, suit and ledger demonstrate money, power

Mercy Otis Warren Lace cap and decoration Gardening – a woman’s pursuit if she has time and money

Mary and Elizabeth Royall Young sisters Wealth demonstrated by fabrics of dresses Children dressed as copies of adults

Henry Pelham (Boy with Squirrel) Boy dressed in suit and jacket, like adult Sheen of mahogany Reflections in tabletop Water in glass These were all marks of strong artist

Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Winslow Couple seated together almost modern faces Seem modest but fabric shows their wealth –Printed fabric –Lace –Mahogany table –Richness of man’s clothes

The Copley Family

Nicholas Boyalston Turkish robe and headgear Wealthy, something of a dandy

The Artist in his Museum Revolutionary War hero Surgeon, wealthy Philadelphian Museum with collection of curiousities –Dinosaur bones –Skeletons –fossils

Samuel Adams Somber background Adams is the focus His focus is where his finger points  Massachusetts Bay Colony Charter

John Winthrop Congregational minister Astronomer Shown with his telescope and record of his journey to observe stars and planets

Paul Revere Silversmith, artisan In his shirtsleeves Holding his craft, tools on table Shirt is high-quality linen Table is mahogany An artisan who has a high social position

A Guide to Men’s Clothing Long socks Britches Waistcoat Long Shirt

A Guide to Women’s Clothing Mop Cap Or Bonnet Bodice Blouse Apron Skirt