Artist:

Thomas E. Barratt, born England ca. 1814-died United States after 1854  Search this

Sitter:

Henry Smith  Search this

Medium:

watercolor on ivory

Dimensions:

sight 1 7/8 x 1 5/8 in. (4.8 x 4.1 cm) oval

Type:

Painting-Miniature

Date:

ca. 1854

Luce Center Label:

This portrait shows a middle-aged man in formal dress, with a high collar and flat cravat typical of the 1840s and 1850s. On the back of the miniature is a plaited lock of hair, a popular token of affection between courting couples.

Topic:

Portrait male\bust  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Willis R. Adams

Object number:

1961.2.1

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7e83dfb75-48ad-4457-87db-02780a625f39

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1961.2.1