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Object Name
Pencil Drawing - Jane Lewis
Object Number
1911-07-3A
Description
Profile drawing of young woman facing right. Hair in bun with tortoise shell comb on top, hair curled at side with small comb. Double ruffle collar and empire waist dark colored dress. Original gold frame with applied spirals.
Provenance
Jane Roxana Lewis (1806-1830) attended the Litchfield Female Academy from 1819 to 1821. She was the daughter of Luke and Mary Root Lewis of Litchfield.
Comment
Signed below profile, "T.W. Wentworth. del. 21 May 1822."
Category
Communication Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
May 21, 1822
Dimensions
4 7/8" x 3 3/4" frame 6 5/8" x 5 5/8"
Materials
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Pencil Drawing - Jane Lewis