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Silhouette Portrait

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1800-1899

GUSN

GUSN-103932

Description

Hollow cut silhouette set over black silk of a young child facing left, mounted in a painted black wood frame with brass mat with scrolled edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

silhouettes
glass (material)
brass (alloy)
SILHOUETTE

Inscription

"EASTMAN KODAK STORES / INC. / 38 BROMFIELD AND HOTEL STATLER / BOSTON / PICTURES, FRAMES / and MIRRORS / Order No. B32265." (Paper label)

Additional Identification Number

3668

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

3 1/2 in x 3 in x 1/2 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1985.740.1

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1985.740.2

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