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1799
GUSN-25255
Cartoon-like drawing of Timothy Dexter. Polychrome pen and watercolor of man in military uniform mounted on red horse with black tail, brandishing red sword. Ink inscription at bottom reads, "Lord Timothy Dexter/ Newburyport/ 1799". Plain rectangular frame with applied split baluster forms and square blocks with metal buttons at corners. Painted yellow and black. Metal rings for hanger. Under glass.
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Lord Timothy Dexter
Unknown
12 5/8 x 10 3/4 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Mary Wheelwright
1923.608
Massachusetts (United States)
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