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Silhouette of Samuel Appleton (1766-1853)

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1790-1820

GUSN

GUSN-287718

Description

Silhouette of Samuel Appleton (1766-1853). Paint on plaster. Rectangular frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

silhouettes
paint (coating)
plaster
Silhouette
Silhouette

Additional Identification Number

883.1
935

Maker

Miers, John (British miniaturist and silhouette artist, died ca. 1821) (Artist)

Location of Origin

London

Dimensions

3 3/4 x 3 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

2013.95.1

Places

London (Greater London, England, United Kingdom)

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