Name/Title
Watercolor painting of a Zeh family member, c. 1850Entry/Object ID
1996.66.6Description
Acc. No. 96.66.6
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda (Zeh, Gottlieb & Family)
Date or Period: Ca. 1850
Object: Watercolor painting
Description: Watercolor portrait framed with lt. cream, lightweight paper matting and backing. The painting, itself, is in good condition, but the paper matting is damaged (tears, missing pieces) along its right margin.
Size: L-8 x W-6 1/2".
History of Object: Nicely-detailed watercolor portrait of a formally-attired older man who is shown seated beside a table upon which rests his high silk hat. The subject is unidentified, but is thought to be a member of Gottlieb Zeh's family, possibly his own father.
Acquired from: Charles M. Loring (1966)
Date: 2/17/96
Pre-1971 donation, uncataloged
