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Object Name
Portrait Miniature - William Norton (1811-1895)
Object Number
1959-01-16
Description
Sketch of a baby stnading facing left front; eyes legs, hands, apple, flowers, and shoes are watercolored. Blue eyes, empire-cut dress.
Comment
Accession Book: "William as a small child was running about, still in his night dress, and had gathered some flowers which he holds in his hand. An itinerant artist seeking breakfast made the drawing and tinted it in exchange for his morning meal."
Category
Communication Artifacts
Date Made
1812
Dimensions
frame 4 3/8" x 5 5/8"
Materials
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Portrait Miniature - William Norton (1811-1895)