Silhouette

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Collection Type

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-103812

Description

Hollow cut paper silhouette set over black textile of a young boy facing right, set in a painted gold wood frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

silhouettes
glass (material)
Silhouette
Silhouette

Additional Identification Number

3540

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

4 7/8 x 4 1/4 x 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1925.632

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