Marinus Willett. Artist: Ralph Earl (American, Worcester County, Massachusetts 1751-1801 Bolton, Connecticut). Dimensions: 91 1/4 x 56 in. (231.8 x 142.2 cm). Date: ca. 1791.The affluent merchant Marinus Willett (1740-1830) was a New York leader of the Sons of Liberty and a political radical who fought valiantly during the Revolution. Here, Willett wears his regimental uniform and the sword (17.87.3) that was presented to him by Congress in honor of his actions against the British at Fort Stanwix, in upstate New York, in 1777. The presence of three American Indians alludes to Willett's role in negotiating a 1790 treaty with the Muscogee (Creek) tribe. Willett successfully balanced his military and political careers, culminating in his appointment as mayor of New York City in 1807. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Marinus Willett. Artist: Ralph Earl (American, Worcester County, Massachusetts 1751-1801 Bolton, Connecticut). Dimensions: 91 1/4 x 56 in. (231.8 x 142.2 cm). Date: ca. 1791.The affluent merchant Marinus Willett (1740-1830) was a New York leader of the Sons of Liberty and a political radical who fought valiantly during the Revolution. Here, Willett wears his regimental uniform and the sword (17.87.3) that was presented to him by Congress in honor of his actions against the British at Fort Stanwix, in upstate New York, in 1777. The presence of three American Indians alludes to Willett's role in negotiating a 1790 treaty with the Muscogee (Creek) tribe. Willett successfully balanced his military and political careers, culminating in his appointment as mayor of New York City in 1807. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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