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Silhouette of Josiah Sturgis
Image Not Available for Silhouette of Josiah Sturgis

Silhouette of Josiah Sturgis

Artist/Culture (American, 19th century)
Date19th century
Mediumwhite paper, ink, gilt frame
Dimensions9 x 7.5 cm (3 9/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
ClassificationsDrawings
Credit LineGift of Miss Bessie S. Paine
Object number1945.51
Descriptionright profile, hoolow doughnut type cut from white paper with hair added in black ink; against black silk; subject was brother of Russell Sturgis, married Esther Perkins
ProvenanceMiss Bessie S. Paine, Brookline MA
On View
Not on view
Russell Sturgis
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1822
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Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
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