Robert I. Chester - Tennessee State Museum

Tennessee State Museum

Record No:	1.839
Subject:	Chester, Robert I.
Artist:	Cooper, Washington B.
Date:	Unknown.
Media:	Oil on canvas.
Dimensions:	36 X 29
Location:	TN State Museum 505 Deadrick Street. Nashville, TN 37243 Web Contact: TN State Museum

History:	Portrait subject is wearing a dark suit and vest and tie with a white shirt and collar. He has white hair and his hands are clasped at his waist.
Notes:	Robert I. Chester served as a volunteer from TN in the War of 1812 and U.S. Marshall for West TN under Presidents Van Buren, Polk, and Pierce. He also served as President of the TN Historical Society.
Categories:	Portrait paintings; Men; Military.