Watercolored motto of "Dieu Vous Garde" in a rabbeted frame: motto is written in Gothic script in blue, beige, green and gilt with gilt tendrils off letters; mahogany frame top, bottom and sides extend beyond junctures with each other; rough back board held in place with brads; twine hanger.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1834 - 1899
Date made: r. 1834 - 1899
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.87.818 A-B
MP.87.818a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Frame
Height
13-1/8 in
Width
25-5/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 13 1/8 x 25 5/8 in. (33.3 x 65.1 cm)
Dimension Description
Sight
Height
8-1/4 in
Width
20-11/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 20 11/16 in. (21 x 52.5 cm)
Material
Pine, Steel, Mahogany, Gilt, Paper, Twine
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Some surface dirt and foxing.
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Apparently not on appraisal.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Bathroom, First Floor