Timothy Johnson
MakerMade by
Unknown
Datelate 18th-early 19th century
MediumSilhouette; paper on black paper in wood frame under original glass with gold embellishments
DimensionsMount (height x width x depth): 5 11/16 x 4 3/8 x 3/8in. (14.4 x 11.1 x 1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Meredith E. Watson
DescriptionSilhouette portrait of a man facing left. He is wearing a high pointed collar and a coat.
Object number1990.14.2
MarkingsIn brown ink, on old paper label affixed to back of frame: "Timothy Johnson / of / Branford, Conn., / grandfather of / Harriet M. Johnson Meade / Born August 1 - 1757 / Died July 4 - 1844"NotesSubject Note: Information found in the Hale Headstone Index: Johnson Timothy; Died 8/4/1844; Branford 204; Inscription; Cemetary 1; p. 37The donor, Meredith E. Watson, was the cousin of Harriet M. Johnson Meade, the granddaughter of Timothy Johnson and the daughter of Charlotte M. Johnson. Harriet M. Johnson Meade died in Petersburg, VA at age 90.
It is likely that Charlotte M. Johnson was the daughter of Timothy Johnson due to their difference in age. It is possible they were husband and wife, but both arguments remain unconfirmed.
Date Note: Silhouette subject appears to have high point collar, coat with large collar, and forward dressed spiked hair. All fashion features, along with his approxiate age being 50's or 60's, suggest the date of the silhouette being late 18th to early 19th century.
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
about 1830
