David Huntington
SubjectPortrait of
David Huntington
1784 - 1819
MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateearly 19th century
MediumSilhouette; cut paper and black ink on black matboard with acid-free overmat
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 x 3 1/2in. (10.2 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LinePossibly a gift of Lucy A. Brainard
DescriptionBust-length portrait of a young child, facing right.
Object number1985.201.11
InscribedOn old backing paper, affixed to new mat, in brown ink, "David Huntington . Lyme & Jersey City / Son of Rev David Huntington"; in pencil, inserted between "David" and "Huntington": "Leverett" "S. of Rev. David"On mat, lower right, in pencil, "Artist Unknown David Huntington 1985.92.11a"NotesSubject Note: David L. Huntington, the son of the Rev. David Huntington, was born about 1810 in North Lyme. He later moved to Jersey City, New Jersey.
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