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Pastel portrait of James Jackson Putnam as a child. He is standing and holding a book. He is wearing a blue waistcoat fastened with gold buttons and a black belt. The white collar and cuffs of his shirt are visible underneath. The setting is outdoors. He stands in front of an orange curtain, and the sea and sky are visible in the background. Painting and frame are oval shaped. Gilt and gesso frame with foliate decoration.
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Painting
"F. Alexander / 1852" (paint)
Putnam, James Jackson, Dr., 1846-1918
Alexander, Francis, 1800-1880 (Artist)
37 x 31 x 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Elizabeth M. Flavin
1999.52
1852 (Painting is signed and dated)
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