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Mead Schaeffer
Peggy O'Neil, Redbook Magazine Interior Illustration, 1932

1932

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Illustration for “Women America Remembers: Peggy O’Neil” by Arthur D. Howden Smith for The Red Book Magazine, published March 1930, illustrated pages 20-21. This painting by Mead Schaeffer depicts a romantic encounter between Peggy O'Neil and her first husband, John Timberlake. The accompanying caption reads: "It was inevitable that Peggy should fall in love—and she did, with John Timberlake, who had little besides his face to recommend him." It was created in 1930 for the third installment of The Red Book Magazine’s “Women America Remembers” series, which features stories of women famous for “personality, beauty, wit or audacity, or because of the tragedy left in their train.” Margaret ("Peggy") O'Neil Eaton remains a figure of historical intrigue, primarily for her central role in the "Petticoat Affair," a significant political scandal during Andrew Jackson's presidency. The circumstances surrounding Peggy’s marriage to John Eaton, occurring shortly after the death of her first husband, John Timberlake, and her family’s background as tavern-keepers, coupled with her perceived impudent personality, subjected her to intense social scrutiny in Washington D.C. Upon John Eaton's appointment as Secretary of War, Peggy faced social ostracism led by Floride Calhoun, wife of Vice President John Calhoun, who deemed her conduct unbecoming of a Cabinet wife. President Jackson, perceiving this as a personal and political affront, vehemently defended the Eatons. This controversy precipitated a major rift within the Cabinet, culminating in the resignations of key figures, including Vice President Calhoun and ultimately contributing to Martin Van Buren's political ascent.. The "Petticoat Affair" profoundly impacted Jackson's administration, leading to a substantial reorganization of his government. It remains a colorful chapter in the political history of the United States. Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Initialed and Dated Lower Right: MS / 32 Sight Size 22.25" x 50.00;" Framed 29.00" x 57.00"
  • Creator:
    Mead Schaeffer (1898 - 1980)
  • Creation Year:
    1932
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 39241stDibs: LU38435860412

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