Young Woman of the Waddell Family
Artist
John Ramage
(Irish, 1748–1802, active in the United States, 1772–1795)
Dateabout 1785–1790
Mediumwatercolor on ivory in gold bracelet case with added hanger
Dimensions3.2 x 2.5 cm (1 1/4 x 1 in.)
ClassificationsPortrait Miniatures
Credit LineGift of Lewis Hoyer Rabbage
Object number1995.38.2
DescriptionThe case indicates the miniature was intended to be part of a bracelet; the engraved inscription suggests William Waddell presented the miniature to his second wife, Charlotte Augusta. The identity of the sitter remains unknown.ProvenanceWilliam Coventry Henry Waddell (1802-1884); Charlotte Augusta Southwick Waddell (1813-1891); Alice Smith (her step granddaughter)to 1948; Philip Waddell Smith (her nephew) until about 1992; (Morning Glory Antiques, New York, New York) Lewis Rabbage, New York, NY, acquired 1992
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