Stephen Longfellow IV, Portland, ca. 1801
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Stephen Longfellow IV (1776-1849), a Portland lawyer, had his miniature painted about 1801, when he was betrothed to Elizabeth Wadsworth (1779-1802). After her death, he married her sister, Zilpha Wadsworth. Among his children was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the noted poet.
The miniature is attributed to John Roberts.
Other Information
- Title: Stephen Longfellow IV, Portland, ca. 1801
- Creator: Roberts, John
- Creation Date: circa 1801
- Subject Date: circa 1801
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Watercolor on ivory
- Dimensions (cm): 7.6 x 6.2
- Local Code: A90-38
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Longfellow, Stephen, 1776-1849--Portraits
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882--Family
Miniatures (Paintings)
Paintings
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