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Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Susan Morton

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1850

GUSN

GUSN-55747

Description

Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Susan Morton, who married Josiah Quincy III, President of Harvard. Two labels on rear explain Josiah's identity. Brown paper, charcoal and white pastel. A copy of the Stuart portrait. Oval gilt frame;

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
charcoal (plant material)
paper (fiber product)
oil pastels
Picture
Portrait
Portrait

Associated Person

Morton, Elizabeth

Maker

AFTER Stuart, Gilbert (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

26 7/8 x 23 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1977.35

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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