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Gift of Martha Dewing, 2015.173.30, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Howell
Gift of Martha Dewing, 2015.173.30, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

Howell

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 4 1/4 × 6 1/2in. (10.8 × 16.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Martha Dewing
DescriptionCabinet card, black and white photograph of a bust-length portrait, likely Richard Howell of New Jersey by Brownell of Rhode Island.
Object number2015.173.30
InscribedPrinted in gold on front: "Brownell, 90 WESTMINSTER ST.,/ PROVIDENCE, R. I."

Handwritten in black ink on back: "[unclear] Howell / Morristown New-Jersey / [unclear] 1747- / in Providence R. I. / [unclear] 1824 / [unclear] photograph was taken / [unclear] painting made / [unclear] by J. L. Lincoln / [unclear] copied from the / [unclear] in the Capitol at / [unclear] by / [unclear] from sketch / [unclear] in Providence / 179[?] [unclear] his large picture / [unclear] Resigning [unclear]."
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