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Bequest of Roderick Bissell Jones, 1974.56.477, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyri…
Fanny Gaylord Bissell
Bequest of Roderick Bissell Jones, 1974.56.477, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

Fanny Gaylord Bissell

SubjectPortrait of Fanny Gaylord American, 1801 - 1891
Date1887
MediumDrawing; charcoal and possibly photograph on paper in frame
DimensionsOther (sight, height x width): 23 7/8 × 18 7/8in. (60.6 × 47.9cm)
Frame (height x width): 38 7/16 × 33 7/16in. (97.6 × 84.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineBequest of Roderick Bissell Jones
DescriptionCharcoal drawing, possibly over a photograph, of Fanny Gaylord Bissell. She is facing right and wearing glasses and a white bonnet.
Object number1974.56.477
MarkingsFrame maker's label, upper center back: "DUNSING + HOEPFNER / Manufacturers of / Looking Glasses + Picture Frames / 353 Fourth Avenue / Bet. 25th + 26th Streets NEW YORK / Fine Arts"InscribedLower right, in charcoal: "Magnus Greiner. / 1887."
On View
Not on view
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