Dolley Madison Historical Figure
Image
Title
Dolley Madison Historical Figure
Identifier
1977-103.164
Source
Accession No.: 1977-103.164
Description
Raised as a Quaker, Dolly Paine left the sect to marry John Todd, was widowed, and then married James Madison in 1794. She was a gracious hostess at the White House for her husband and also President Jefferson.
Legend credits Dolley Madison with saving the national treasures when British soldiers burned the Present’s House in the War of 1812. The Madisons later resided in their Montpelier home. The small case she holds is a snuff box.
This sculpture is part of American Revolution! George Stuart Historical Figures ® on display at the Museum of Ventura County 2021-2022. More on the figures at the George S. Stuart Historical Figures, US Patriots and Founders webpage.
Legend credits Dolley Madison with saving the national treasures when British soldiers burned the Present’s House in the War of 1812. The Madisons later resided in their Montpelier home. The small case she holds is a snuff box.
This sculpture is part of American Revolution! George Stuart Historical Figures ® on display at the Museum of Ventura County 2021-2022. More on the figures at the George S. Stuart Historical Figures, US Patriots and Founders webpage.
Creator
Stuart, George S.
Date
1960s-1970s
Format
Figure
Subject
Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849
Presidents' spouses--United States
Coverage
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Publisher
Museum of Ventura County
Rights
Historical Figures® by George S. Stuart
Images © copyright Peter d'Aprix & Dee Finning
Type
Physical Object (Figure)
Language
English
Collection
Citation
Stuart, George S., “Dolley Madison Historical Figure,” Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County, accessed April 19, 2024, https://photographs.venturamuseum.org/items/show/4631.