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Miniature portrait, watercolor on ivory, of William Carr. Bust-length, depicting a young man in black jacket and white frilly shirt w/ high collar. In an oval celluloid frame, painted black, w/ gilt interior, molded center, and bead molded edge.
miniatures (toys)
portraits
watercolors (paintings)
ivory (tooth component)
watercolor (paint)
Watercolor
Vegetable Ivory
PICTURE, PORTRAIT
Embossed on back of frame: ""PATENTED. AUG. 7, 1855""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Capt. William Carr
Unknown
4 (H), 3.875 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.2479
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