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ca. 1835
GUSN-5043
Oval miniature of an unidentified man; torso facing forward; face turned to right; wearing a black coat and cravat, blue ground; oval silver frame with floral border; silver back with glazed oval inset which is used to display a lock of hair (does not contain a hair lock).
miniatures (paintings)
glass (material)
ivory (tooth component)
silver (metal)
tempera
Painting
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
6 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.455
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