Abigail Chesebrough (Mrs. Alexander Grant), 1754. The sitter was the 20-year-old daughter of David Chesebrough, a merchant and enslaver of Newport, Rhode Island. He made his fortune through the triangular trade of human beings, molasses, and rum between West Africa, the Caribbean, and New England. His wealth is displayed in Abigail's dress made of imported silk, trimmed with ribbons and lace.

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