"Bell Boys at the Barrett House, Burlington, Iowa"

c. 1863

American 19th Century

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The image depicts two seated men from head to feet. On the left, a man holds two instruments and seems to be in mid-action, while the man on the right holds a tambourine in a playing posture. Both men have short, dark hair, wear hats, and have discernible facial features with a calm expression. The man on the left wears a light-colored suit with a vest and shirt underneath, while the man on the right wears a dark jacket with a shirt, both with long pants and shoes. The background shows patterns on the floor and a simple wall.

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Provenance

Ross Kelbaugh, Marriottsville, MD; NGA purchase, 2023.

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Inscriptions

on verso, by Ross Kelbaugh, top left in graphite: 20LH / AF030; by unknown hand, center in black ink: Bell Boys at the / Barret House / Burlington / Iowa


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