Name/Title
Sarah George DouglassEntry/Object ID
Douglass, Sarah GeorgeDescription
Subject is seated facing three-quarter left with only her eyes turned to look at the viewer. She is wearing an elaborate ruffled bonnet patterned with dots that conceals her hair and is tied with a bow under her chin. Her dress is very dark and has a collar of the same color as the bonnet with white patterned trim around the bottom edges.General Notes
Note Type
Historical NoteNote
Sarah George married Edward Douglass in Fauquier County, Virginia in 1740. They removed from Virginia and settled in Sumner County, Tennessee, in 1785. The portrait was painted soon after their arrival in Sumner County.. The portrait descended in the Douglass family for many generations to the current owner.Create Date
June 21, 2026Update Date
June 21, 2026