Unidentified Member of the Dodd Family
Datelate 18th-early 19th century
MediumSilhouette; cut paper on black matboard, in gilt black-painted wood-frame with metal hanger
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 1/2 x 1 3/8in. (6.4 x 3.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 1/4 x 4 7/8in. (15.9 x 12.4cm)
Frame (height x width x depth): 6 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 1/2in. (17.1 x 13.3 x 1.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 1/4 x 4 7/8in. (15.9 x 12.4cm)
Frame (height x width x depth): 6 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 1/2in. (17.1 x 13.3 x 1.3cm)
Credit LineGift of Kate L. Lord and Mary F. Lord
DescriptionBust-length silhouette of a man, facing left. He appears to be wearing a high collar, possibly with some kind of pin at the throat.
Object number1929.1.1
InscribedOn verso of old backing, in black ink, "Probably a member / of the Dodd family / of Hartford / 39052 / Box 219"; in pencil, lower left, "Peale's Museum - 'MUSEUM' embossed"; lower center, in red ink, "1929-1-1"Subject Terms
On View
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