John Custis IV, attributed to John Hesselius
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John Custis IV, attributed to John Hesselius
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Title
John Custis IV, attributed to John Hesselius
Subject
Martha Washington's early life
Description
John Custis was the very wealthy father of Martha Washington’s first husband, Daniel Parke Custis. Custis became a widower after his wife Frances died in 1714. Although initially opposed to his son’s intended marriage, Custis met with Martha and came away convinced of her charm and character. In giving his blessing to the match, he secured the couple’s financial future.
Creator
John Hesselius
Format
oil on canvas
Language
eng
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Rights Holder
Tudor Place Foundation
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Original Format
painting
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How to Cite this Item
John Hesselius, "John Custis IV, attributed to John Hesselius," in Martha Washington, Item #89, https://marthawashington.us/items/show/89 (accessed April 6, 2021).