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Painting
Object/Artifact
Ivory (?) oval with miniature portrait of upper torso of child in red 'elf' hat over white cap, red bodice embroidered in black; black/white pin striped trowsers. Inscribed on back ""My darling boy- died July 22nd 1845 Aged 6 Mos. 15 days"" Mounted on card. Rosewood veneer frame, gilt liner with oval opening, ring. 3 x 4""
G90.037
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845
painting
oil
child