Physical Object / Peggy Shippen Historical Figure

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Title: Peggy Shippen Historical Figure
Creator: Stuart, George S
Date Created and/or Issued: 1960s-1970s
Publication Information: Museum of Ventura County
Contributing Institution: Museum of Ventura County
Collection: Object Collection
Rights Information: Historical Figures® by George S. Stuart
Images © copyright Peter d'Aprix & Dee Finning
Description: The daughter of a prominent Philadelphia loyalist, Peggy Shippen married Benedict Arnold in 1779. She was suspected of aiding her husband’s treason and accompanied him into exile. 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.
Type: physical object
Format: Figure
Identifier: 1977-103.6
Language: English
Subject: Arnold, Margaret Shippen--1760-1804
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Place: California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Source: Accession No.: 1977-103.6

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