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Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Buell, 1962.57.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
Dr. Andrew Abernathy
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Buell, 1962.57.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined

Dr. Andrew Abernathy

PainterAttributed to Dr. Samuel Broadbent American, 1759 - 1828
Dateabout 1820
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 36 1/8 x 29 3/8in. (91.8 x 74.6cm)
Stretcher (height x width): 32 3/4 x 26in. (83.2 x 66cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Robert C. Buell
Object number1962.57.1
NotesProvenance Note: According to the donor, her husband was a descendant of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Abernathy.

Costume Note: Sitter wears fashionable striped waistcoat, starched ruffles on shirt, and high collar on coat. (Bassett 3/19/2002)

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