Engraving

Title:

Mrs W-t-e / D-of N-

Object Name:

Engraving

Object ID:

2010.501.0770

Place of Origin:

London, England

Description:

Engraving. Portrait of Hugh Percy (1714-1786), Duke of Northumberland. On left is bust-length engraving young middle-aged woman facing right, light hair combed back with flowers on top of her head, choker collar of ruffles, drop earring, wearing dress with wide collar of plain material and decorative that wraps around her neck and down her front. Has lace band across breasts behind the collar with flowers in front. Dark gray background in oval frame. Ribbon decoration on top of frame. Below engraved:"Mrs W--t--e" Upper left of oval is: "No. XIX". On right side of sheet bust-length engraving of middle-age man facing left, long white curly hair, black ribbon or knot behind his neck to tie hair, gray colored coat minus lapels or collar but has decorative edge. Some other decorations next to band on his left side. Possibly decorative medal on left side of coat of oval with rays radiating from edges of oval. This is partially hidden. Wide band of cloth from under coat and across his chest over to left. Light vest with decorative trim and additional decorations around buttonholes. White stock and long cravat. Dark gray background in oval in upright oval frame with ribbon decorations on top. Underneath frame in script: "D--of N--" In upper left corner at edge of frame: "No. XX." Writing on back in pencil of content. On a chain-laid paper. Plate mark along top and right edges.

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-4.3 W-7.25 inches

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Collection

People:

Percy, Hugh (1714-1786)

Subjects:

Politics government, American Revolution