Silhouette of William A. Vaughan, 1818

Art

Portsmouth Historical Society

Back of frame

Name/Title

Silhouette of William A. Vaughan, 1818

Entry/Object ID

190

Description

Silhouette of William A. Vaughan (1798-1883), mounted on black cloth, embellished with gold painted border and stars. Collar and cravat details added with pencil. Back paper removed and in object file.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Collection

Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

190

Source or Donor

Woodard, Marion Vaughan

Acquisition Method

Bequest

Credit Line

Bequest of Marion Vaughan Woodard

Made/Created

Date made

1818

Notes

Early Date: 1818

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

signed in pencil below bust

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

4 in

Dimension Notes

4 in. x 5 in.

General Notes

Note

Notes: Labeled on back of frame: "William A. Vaughan / 1818 when he was / 20 years / of age." Status Date: 1999-01-28