Brooch with Don Juan VI miniature, Portugal, 1824
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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King Don Juan VI (1767-1826) of Portugal gave Gen. Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) of Maine a gold brooch in recognition of Dearborn harboring the king aboard his ship during an uprising in Portugal in 1824.
Dearborn was minister to Portugal from 1822-1824.
The brooch contains a miniature painting of the king on ivory, which is surrounded by a gold frame edged in diamonds.
Don Juan became king in 1816, but lived in Brazil with his entourage because of the Napoleonic wars in Europe. After a peaceful revolution and formation of a constitutional government, Don Juan returned to Portugal in 1821 and swore loyalty to the new government.
The revolt was one of several against the rule of Don Juan VI. He presented the unique gift to Dearborn on May 13, 1824.
Other Information
- Title: Brooch with Don Juan VI miniature, Portugal, 1824
- Creation Date: 1824
- Subject Date: 1824
- Media: Ivory, watercolor, gold, diamonds
- Dimensions (cm): 7.5 x 5
- Local Code: 226*
- Object Type: Physical Object
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
Portrait medallions
Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829
Portugal. Sovereign (1816-1826 : John VI)
Brooches
John VI, King of Portugal, 1767-1826--Portraits
Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829
Gifts
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