Miniature painting on ivory of a man holding a book, set in a brass frame with beaded and twisted rope borders.
miniatures (paintings)
ivory (tooth component)
brass (alloy)
Painting
3689
Unknown
Probably American
3 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather
1993.838
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