Oval, sepiatone portrait of man, stamped rococo revival-style brass frame: less-than-bust-sized portrait of older man, three-quarter view of face turned towards his right; has white beard and moustache and wears straw boater with very wide band; a bit of shirt, coat and tie revealed; stamped brass frame has "ruffled" surround and stands on two c-curved feet on front and hinged support with two curved feet on back; four tabs attach oval surround to back of frame; paper tag under frame inscribed: "John Jay White".
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1868 - 1899
Date made: r. 1868 - 1899
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
2-1/4 in
Width
1-7/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 1 7/16 in. (5.7 x 3.7 cm)
Dimension Description
Closed
Depth
3/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 3/8 in. (1 cm)
Material
Glass (painting), Paper, brass
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Corroded on both sides.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
John Jay White
Notes
Subject
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, White-Wetmore Bedroom