Silhouette

Art

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Silhouette

Entry/Object ID

GHS 728

Description

Small gilt frame with zigzag design on inset. Two oval-shaped silhouettes of a female wearing a bonnet. Outer rectangle painted black with gold flowers and decorations.

Artwork Details

Medium

Wood, glass, paint, paper

Dimensions

Height

7-7/8 in

Width

10-3/8 in

Depth

3/4 in

Provenance

Notes

GHS True Accession Book, "Silhouette picture of Mrs. Copeland born 1801, the great grandmother of William Stallman, Presented by him Apr. 11, 1916." Tacked to back of frame, "Silhouette of Mrs. Copeland, born 1801. Gift of W. Stallman. 4-11-1916."