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Silhouette Portrait

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

ca. 1820

GUSN

GUSN-103939

Description

Double hollow-cut bust length silhouette portrait set over black cloth of a man facing left. The details of his hair, collar and waistcoat were drawn in with ink and watercolor. Mounted in a wood frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

silhouettes
glass (material)
Silhouette
Silhouette

Inscription

"Theodore Sedgwick, Sr. / Esther H. Thompson" (Pencil)

Associated Person

Spring, Louis W., Mr.
Sedwick, Theodore, Mr., Sr.

Additional Identification Number

3675

Associated Events

Alexandria Antiques Show

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably Connecticut

Dimensions

6 1/2 x 5 3/8 x 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1990.109

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