Silhouette

Title:

Caleb P. Smith

Object Name:

Silhouette

Object ID:

1968.022

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

circa 1835

Description:

Silhouette of Caleb P. Smith (1810-1855), unknown artist, c. 1835. Bust-length,hollow-cut silhouette of a man in profile to right. Sitter has a black coat collar, white high collar, patterned waistcoat, and shirt pin; all of these are uncut; sitter's hair added in ink. Backed with black paper; silhouette is folded over at top with identical silhouette still attached behind black backing; identical silhouette does not have ink details. Unsigned. Ink inscription bottom center: "Caleb P. Smith". Oval brass frame, which has been painted black, glazed.

Material:

Paper
Ink

Dimensions:

H-4 W-3 inches

Provenance:

Caleb P. Smith (1810-1855) was the great-uncle of Austin P. Smith (1862-1945), husband of the donor, Alice D. Smith (1883-1967).

Caleb P. Smith, born Webster NH, 10/5/1810; teacher, merchant, editor of the Belknap Gazette, and finally private secretary to Daniel Webster in Washington. Also had fine musical abilities. Married first Eliza A. George, born 06/24/1814, on Oct. 6, 1835; she died 03/20/1847. Married second Eunice N. Clark, 12/16/1847.

Credit Line:

Bequest of Alice D. Smith

People:

Smith, Caleb P. (1810-1855), Smith, Austin P. (1862-1945), Smith, Alice D. (1883-1967)

Subjects:

Silhouettes