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Silhouette

Title:
Edith Ross
Object Name:
Silhouette
Object ID:
1957.044.195
Creator:
Hammond, Harry P.Artist
Date:
1892
Description:
Silhouette. Portrait of Edith Ross, by Harry P. Hammond (1867-1955), 1892. Pencil on paper. Bust-length profile of a woman, facing right with hair in bun at base of neck, bangs curled above forehead; wearing a high-neck dress. Pencil inscription lower center: "Edith Ross / of St. Johnsbury, VT/ daughter of Chief Justice R. of VT / Oct. 31 1892 / by HPH". Partial pencil inscription on reverse: "Quat Master, Col. Sergeant / the greatest Bugler / how three. gold mean-". Unframed.
Material:
Paper
Dimensions:
H-21.1 W-15.4 inches
Provenance:
Gift of Emma Clapp Hammond (1880-1973), wife of Harry P. Hammond (1867-1955).
Credit Line:
Gift of Emma C. Hammond
Subjects:
Ross, Edith
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