Large Oil on Canvas Portrait of Oliver Ames II
Description: A large oil on canvas portrait of Oliver Ean1es II. The piece appears to be signed lower left. It appears that the painting has been varnished and the signature is illegible. It appears to read "copied by?" and "original by?". The artwork measures 32" wide.
The subject, Oliver Ames (1807-1877) was President of the Union Pacific Railroad. He was also the brother of Oakes Ames. The brothers made their fortune selling shovels in North Easton, MA. Ames also served in the Massachusetts Senate twice during the 1850s.
This painting is out on loan from the Easton Historical Society and Museum.
