Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954
Existence: 1870 - 1954
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1870 - 1954
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Pierre S. du Pont portrait
Collection
Accession: 2011-204
Abstract:
Pierre Samuel "P.S." du Pont (1870-1954) was the great grandson of Eleuthère Irénée du Pont (1771-1834), founder of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, and that company played a major role in P.S. du Pont's life. He is most well-known for developing the preeminent botanical gardens, Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. This item is a matted portrait of P.S. du Pont, autographed on front beneath image area.
Dates:
circa 1940-1945
Hagley Museum
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