Silhouette
- Title:
- Electy T. Eaton
- Object Name:
- Silhouette
- Object ID:
- 1910.004.01
- Creator:
- Unknown
- Date:
- 1825-1830
- Description:
- Silhouette of Electy T. Eaton (1808-1830), by unknown artist, 1825-1830. Paper and ink on silk. Bust-length, hollow-cut silhouette of a woman in profile to right. Sitter has hair up with two decorative combs or hair ornaments and a ruffled lace neckline. Black textile backing. Details of clothing and coiffure added in ink, together with ornamental outline. Ink inscription and flourishes lower center: "ELECTY T. EATON." Unsigned. Paper label with ink inscription on wooden backing: "Electy J. Eaton / died at Bradford N.H. / July 6, 1830 ae. 21 yrs. 11 mos. / Presented to the Society by / Mrs. Irene S. Miller." Small label with printed figure "2" on backing board. Molded stained birch frame.
- Material:
- Paper
Ink
Textile - Dimensions:
- H-5 W-3.7 inches
- Provenance:
- This silhouette was donated to NHHS along with three dresses that belonged to Electy T. Eaton (1808-1830). Given to the donor, Irene S. Miller (1852-1932), by Miss Augusta H. Eaton (1834-1914) of Bradford, a cousin of Electy Eaton.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Irene S. Miller
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