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Gift of Dr. Lee J. Whittles, 1959.40.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
John White
Gift of Dr. Lee J. Whittles, 1959.40.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

John White

Date1881
MediumPainting; oil on wood panel in frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 15 1/4 × 11 1/2in. (38.7 × 29.2cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Dr. Lee J. Whittles
DescriptionPortrait of an older man, believed to be John White of Portland, Connecticut, painted by an unknown artist. White has gray hair. He is sitting in a red armchair with his right arm on a table that is covered in green cloth. He is wearing a black suit and bow tie.
Object number1959.40.0
InscribedOn back of frame: "1881"
On View
Not on view
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