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Gift of Mrs. Edgar Burnham, 1959.80.8  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Unidentified Man
Gift of Mrs. Edgar Burnham, 1959.80.8 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Unidentified Man

Dateearly 1840s
MediumMiniature; watercolor on ivory in leather case
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width ): 3 1/8 x 2 11/16in. (8 x 6.9cm)
Frame: 3 9/16 x 3 x 9/16in. (9.1 x 7.6 x 1.5cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Edgar Burnham
DescriptionPortrait of a man with brown eyes, brown hair, and a beard. He is wearing a white shirt, black cravat or stock, gray waistcoat and jacket.The case is covered with red leather and has a green satin lining.
Object number1959.80.8
NotesDate Note: The man's clothing suggests that this miniature was painted in the early 1840's.(Ozzone 3/29/2013)
On View
Not on view
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