Name/Title
Elder, Rebecca S.Entry/Object ID
2026.032.001Description
Portrait, oil on canvas. Gold framed portrait of a smiling middle aged woman with dark brown middle parted hair in white lace bonnet wearing a black dress with white lace collar and gold brooch against dark neutral background. Subject is portrayed from the waist up sitting on a red chair. Small note attached to back of frame reads: "Rebecca (Selby) Elder 5-28-1810 to 12-25-1881 Married John C. Elder 11-20-1838." Portrait commissioned c. 1897. 35" x 30" x 2 1/2".Type of Painting
EaselAcquisition
Accession
2026.032Source or Donor
Heather DavidsonAcquisition Method
Gift
