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Theorem painting on ivory velvet; decorative lettering, floral wreath, surrounds a sunburst, eight stars, and a portrait og Lafayette.
theorems (paintings)
velvet (fabric weave)
watercolor (paint)
Painting
""Illustrious Chief we twine a wreath for thee, Who nobly fought and bled for liberty." "Eliza B. Curtis. Burlington, Vt./ aged 14 years/ 1825" "THE NOBLE DEEDS OF THE IOKF_LPQL_YLTTE SG_P _EV_ BE HONOOIIE__"" ("THE NOBLE DEEDS . . ." encircles wreath; lettering appears to be in ink)
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
Unknown
Vermont
22 7/8 x 26 1/2 (HxW) (inches)
Gift from Miss Mary E. Haven
1920.281
Vermont (United States)
Burlington (Chittenden county, Vermont)
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