Alexander knew that the American-born portraitist Ralph Earl was imprisoned for debt in the New York City gaol. Her white silk gown is the color of purity, truth, and virtue, excellent qualities for a woman of the new republic, and for the mother of new citizens as well.Įliza may also have chosen a white gown for another reason, since this portrait resulted from an unusual act of charity by the Hamiltons. With Eliza's body shaped by stays (corset), it's easy to overlook the fact that she's pregnant in this portrait, and that she would give birth to the third Hamilton son, James Alexander, in the spring of 1788. Simplicity in dress – and this dress is without any extra ruffles or fussiness – was praised, and considered patriotic. Her dark hair is frizzled and powdered white in a style made popular by Queen Marie Antoinette of France – a nod not only to French royal fashion, but also to the country that had helped America win its Revolution.īut Eliza pointedly wears only thin black ribbons tied around her wrists and throat instead of jewels or other ornaments. Alexander Hamilton, with costly imported silk and lace that displayed her husband's success. Her dress is stylish and appropriate for her status coming from a wealthy family and as Mrs. She was creating a lasting image of herself, a "selfie" for posterity. Eliza would have put a great deal of thought into what she chose to wear for this portrait. The white dress is the perfect choice to recreate, too. The white silk gown that Eliza wears is the first to be recreated by historical mantua-maker and gown designer Samantha McCarty as part of the Fashioning Eliza program for the Museum of the American Revolution , Philadelphia, PA. It's all part of the museum's "Year of Hamilton" celebration that I've previously posted about here. Alexander himself had already sat for several portraits, and now it was Eliza's turn. From a socially prominent New York family, Eliza was the wife of Colonel Alexander Hamilton, an up-and-coming young lawyer and Revolutionary War hero who was already playing an important role in shaping the new country's government. When Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton sat for her portrait in the winter of 1787, she was thirty years old. Even for them, a portrait was often a once-in-a-lifetime event. Professional artists were few and portraits were expensive, a luxury for only the wealthiest or most prominent of people. Theodosia Prevost Burr & Elizabeth “Eliza” SchuylerĮliza and Aaron meet on a blind date.Sitting for a portrait was serious business in 18thc America.Language: English Words: 2,558 Chapters: 4/? Comments: 6 Kudos: 19 Hits: 558 Cute Alexander Hamilton/Elizabeth "Eliza" SchuylerĪlexander and Aaron often butt heads on many things, except for love.Alexander Hamilton/Elizabeth "Eliza" Schuyler Fluff.Past Alexander Hamilton/Elizabeth "Eliza" Schuyler.Alexander Hamilton & Theodosia Prevost Burr.Theodosia Prevost Burr & Elizabeth "Eliza" Schuyler.Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings.Language: English Words: 1,081 Chapters: 1/1 Comments: 5 Kudos: 87 Bookmarks: 4 Hits: 925 She sees him with her sister and frowns deeply, and that's when someone else spots her. Minor Alexander Hamilton/Angelica Schuylerĭuring the winter's ball, Eliza spots someone who made her heart go boom.Minor Alexander Hamilton/Elizabeth "Eliza" Schuyler.Language: English Words: 1,130 Chapters: 1/1 Comments: 4 Kudos: 29 Bookmarks: 3 Hits: 374 “We’re here, and then we’re gone, and it’s not about the time we’re here, but what we do with the time.” -Rick Yancey “With my last idea, I shall cherish the sweet hope of meeting you in a better world.” -Alexander Hamilton Series the author wrote all of this in one long angsty sitting.Song: Who Lives Who Dies Who Tells Your Story. Thebisexualagenda Fandoms: Hamilton - Miranda, Alexander Hamilton - Ron Chernow Language: English Words: 1,537 Chapters: 1/1 Kudos: 8 Hits: 199 Song: If I Could Tell Her (Dear Evan Hansen)Īaron never understood a lot of things about Alexander, but this one is just too ridiculous.Alexander Hamilton Being Alexander Hamilton.Alexander Hamilton/Elizabeth "Eliza" Schuyler-centric.Elizabeth "Eliza" Schuyler Deserves Better.Language: English Words: 1,130 Chapters: 1/1 Kudos: 13 Hits: 184 Minor Aaron Burr/Theodosia Prevost BurrĪaron finds a less bloody way to get back at Alexander for endorsing Thomas over him.Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies.Aaron Burr/Alexander Hamilton/Elizabeth "Eliza" Schuyler.Alexander Hamilton & Alexander Hamilton's Children.Alexander Hamilton & Elizabeth "Eliza" Schuyler.Alexander Hamilton/Elizabeth "Eliza" Schuyler.Aaron Burr & Elizabeth "Eliza" Schuyler.
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