Painter:

Peale, Rembrandt 1778-1860 (possibly by)  Search this

Subject:

Lewis, Virginia Tayloe  Search this

Type:

Paintings-Miniature

Paintings

Date:

Oct. 23, 1847

Notes:

National Society of Colonial Dames, South Carolina, 1992.

Image on file.

(Engraved on gold back:) Virginia Tayloe Lewis dated October 23rd 1847

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Summary:

Three-quarter-length, seated portrait of Virginia Tayloe Lewis holding a letter in her lap.

Topic:

Portrait female--Knee length  Search this

Object--Written Matter--Letter  Search this

Control number:

IAP 73440936

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_354820