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Silhouette picture

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1800-1833

GUSN

GUSN-26130

Description

Black ink silhouette of woman w/ fancy lace collar, bust length facing right. Octagonal green and gilt eglomise surround and "Caroline Gilman/ Odlin". Molded brass frame on wood w/ board backing under glass. Reverse on glass border is modern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

silhouettes
paper (fiber product)
Unidentified Paper
Silhouette

Inscription

See description.

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

People and Organizations

Caroline Gilman Odlin

Maker

Possibly Jones, F. T. (Maker)

Location of Origin

MA, USA

Dimensions

6.875 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1434

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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