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Silhouette Portrait

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-103964

Description

Hollow cut silhouette set over black silk of a man facing left, mounted in a rectangular fitted burgundy leather case with cover, purple silk lining and gold mat with octagonal opening.

Details

Descriptive Terms

silhouettes
glass (material)
Silhouette
Silhouette

Additional Identification Number

3711

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

3 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2008.64

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