Gift of Mrs. Samuel St. John Morgan, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined

Ellen.

PrinterPrinted by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

PublisherPublished by Willis Thrall American, 1800 - 1884

Datebefore 1835

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 10 5/8 x 9in. (27 x 22.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 16 1/16 x 12 15/16in. (40.8 x 32.9cm)

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Credit LineGift of Mrs. Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionA young woman wears a dress with a wide neckline and a headdress trimmed with flowers and leaves. There is pleating or gathering from each shoulder to the center front. Leg-o'-mutton sleeves are also pleated or gathered at the shoulder seam. Extra triangles of fabric at the shoulders and armholes imitate the effect of a front-opening coat. A wide belt is fastened with a large buckle. The upper edge of an undergarment, probably a chemise, is visible at the neckline. The woman's jewelry includes drop earrings and a pendant hanging from a thin chain on her forehead.

Object number1957.65.49

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "ELLEN."

On verso, in pencil: upper left, "65208"; lower right, "consv CPC 1987 / Dwr 31" accession number.

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