Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Mrs. David E. Wheeler: Silhouette
Object Number:
Z.2517
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Black prepared paper cut-out, laid on card
Dimensions:
frame: 14 5/8 x 7 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 37.1 x 19.7 x 1.3 cm )
image height: 9 1/8 in. ( 23.2 cm )
Inscriptions:
Inscribed on paper backing of frame: "Silhouette of Mrs. David E. Wheeler / second wife of Mr. David E. Wheeler / of New York City"; on label affixed to verso of frame: "VENABLE'S / Fine Arts / 1307 H ST., N.W. / WASHINGTON / D.C."
Description:
Silhouette: Full-length female figure in left-facing profile; black paper cut-out mounted on cream paper; rectangular black-painted wood frame with gold-painted trim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Flora L. Hendley, 1939
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
