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Gift of Robert H. Schultz, Jr., 1980.35.12, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
Ellen Clark Taft
Gift of Robert H. Schultz, Jr., 1980.35.12, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

Ellen Clark Taft

SubjectPortrait of Ellen Clark American, born 1827
MediumPainting; oil on canvas in frame
DimensionsStretcher (height x width): 17 × 14in. (43.2 × 35.6cm)
Other (overall height x width): 23 7/8 × 21in. (60.6 × 53.3cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Robert H. Schultz, Jr.
DescriptionBust-length oval portrait of Ellen Clark Taft (Mrs. Cincinnatus Taft) by an unknown artist. She is of older age. Her hair is parted in the middle, pin waved, and pulled back. She is wearing a black dress with a lace edging around the square opening, through which can be seen a white lace bodice.
Object number1980.35.12
On View
Not on view
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