[Macarthur family portrait, possibly daughter of John and Elizabeth Macarthur, 1825 - watercolour on...
[Macarthur family portrait, possibly daughter of John and Elizabeth Macarthur, 1825 - watercolour on...
[Macarthur family portrait, possibly daughter of John and Elizabeth Macarthur, 1825 - watercolour on miniature]
About this item
Full title
Date
ca. 1825 (dated from costume)
Call Numbers
MIN 33
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Reference Code
Physical Description
Contents
Drawings - 7.7 x 6.6 cm. inside frame (sight) - 9 x 7.9 cm. (frame) - 1 watercolour on card miniature encased in oval shaped gold painted frame with outer edge of twisted metal or rope pattern and glass front. The back of the frame is oval shaped, made of metal, and fits onto the front. At the top c...
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Out of copyright
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Issue Copy
Digitised
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Scope and Contents
Contents
The female in this portrait wears a a day dress of plain white cotton or silk with frogging (military detailing) across bodice, cap sleeves, and high waisted under bustline. On her head is an indoor cap with ribbons and she has a gold chain, fob chain, and cravat at neckline. A gold brooch fastens the collar that is edged in broderie anglaise.
Alternative Titles
Full title
[Macarthur family portrait, possibly daughter of John and Elizabeth Macarthur, 1825 - watercolour on miniature]
Notes
General note
Digital order no:Album ID : 1022156...
Signature / Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on reverse of image, "daughter of / Capt. John Macarthur"
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MIN 33
Record Identifier
nmQdRG2n
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nmQdRG2n
Other Identifiers
Reference code
431550
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