Title
Portrait Miniature of Eliza Hunter
Creator
Date
c. 1780
Description
A portrait miniature of Eliza Hunter (American, c. 1780) by an unknown artist. The sitter, Eliza Hunter (1762-1849), is depicted at bust length facing right against a gray background. Her black hair is worn entwined with a strand of gray pearls. She wears a low cut dress, the neckline of which is accented with pearls. The oval oil on ivory miniature is covered by glass and fitted in a later rectangular velvet stand trimmed with gold braid.
Cultural Origin
American
Medium
oil on ivory
wood
velvet
Extent
4 1/4" x 3 3/4"
Collection
Source
Gift of Miss Anna Dunn.
Identifier
PSNC.1786
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