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Gift of Miss Helen Gaylord Johnson, 1965.60.1, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyrig…
Old Scotchman
Gift of Miss Helen Gaylord Johnson, 1965.60.1, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

Old Scotchman

Datebefore 1890
MediumPainting; oil on canvas mounted to masonite
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 27 1/2 × 22 1/4in. (69.9 × 56.5cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Miss Helen Gaylord Johnson
DescriptionPainting of an older man eating out of a wooden bowl. He is holding the bowl in his left hand and the spoon in his right. He has white, balding hair and is wearing a white shirt and a blue-gray vest.
Object number1965.60.1
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
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    Unknown
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    Unknown
    early 20th century
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    William Johnston