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Mrs. Jerome Bonapart Sheldon

Grover, Caroline

American, c. 1829 - c. 1872

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In the image, a man is seated in a wooden chair, facing forward. He has light skin, blue eyes, dark brown curly hair, and wears a high-collared coat over a striped cravat. There is a white cloth around his neck, and he holds a thin object in one hand while a hat rests on his lap. A wooden bookshelf with several books is in the background.
Asahel Powers, Possibly William Sheldon, c. 1831, oil on wood, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1953.5.50

Possibly William Sheldon

Asahel Powers · c. 1831 · oil on wood ·  Accession ID  1953.5.50

The image depicts a woman seated in a wooden chair, facing slightly to the right. She has light eyes, a straight nose, and a set expression. Her hair is dark brown, styled in soft curls under a white bonnet with red and white striped ribbons and lace trim. She wears a light green gown with a lace collar, two gold necklaces with a heart-shaped pendant, and holds a black object resembling an ear trumpet. The background is a dark brown with red undertones.
Asahel Powers, Possibly Mrs. William Sheldon, c. 1831, oil on wood, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1953.5.51

Possibly Mrs. William Sheldon

Asahel Powers · c. 1831 · oil on wood ·  Accession ID  1953.5.51