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Gift of Mrs. George Leland Nichols, 1951.8.6, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyrigh…
Caroline Louisa Jillson
Gift of Mrs. George Leland Nichols, 1951.8.6, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

Caroline Louisa Jillson

Painter (American, 1832 - 1893)
Dateabout 1865
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 27 × 22in. (68.6 × 55.9cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Leland Nichols
DescriptionBust-length portrait of a young woman, her dark hair parted in the middle and pulled back into what may be a low bun, with a braid encircling her head. She is wearing a dark bodice with ruffles down the front, with a small, white collar secured with a brooch at her neck. She is wearing earrings.
Object number1951.8.6
On View
Not on view
CHS collection, 1973.128.2, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
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mid 19th century
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