George Dodd
MakerMade by
Todd
Dateearly 19th century
MediumSilhouette; cut paper on black silk over cardboard and rag paper in gilt wood frame under reverse-painted glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 3/4 x 1 1/2in. (7 x 3.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/2 x 3 1/2in. (11.4 x 8.9cm)
Frame (height x width x depth): 5 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 1in. (14 x 14.6 x 2.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/2 x 3 1/2in. (11.4 x 8.9cm)
Frame (height x width x depth): 5 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 1in. (14 x 14.6 x 2.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mary F. Lord and Katherine L. Lord
DescriptionBust-length profile portrait of a man, facing left. He is wearing a shirt with a frilled front.
Object number1938.24.72
NotesSubject Note: The merchant George Dodd was born in Hartford on April 5, 1778. He was the son of Timothy and Susan Dodd. He was married Sarah Wyre (Newell) Gerry of Providence, RI. Following her death he returned to Hartford and died there on Ocotber 31, 1831. (Information from Object File)Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
about 1830
