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Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Buell, 1962.57.2, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
Sophia Wells Abernathy
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Buell, 1962.57.2, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined

Sophia Wells Abernathy

Painter (American, 1759 - 1828)
Subject (1789 - 1851)
Dateabout 1820
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 36 5/8 x 29 1/2in. (93 x 74.9cm)
Stretcher: 33 1/4 x 26 1/4in. (84.5 x 66.7cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Robert C. Buell
Object number1962.57.2
NotesProvenance Note: According to the donor, her husband was a descendant of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Abernathy. Costume Note: Sitter wears fashionable turban, and long sleeves of the period (ca.1820). (Bassett 3/19/2002)
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Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Buell, 1962.57.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
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