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Artist unidentified, “Miniature Pin: Friendship the Fountain of Love”, United States, 1830, Wat…
Miniature Pin: Friendship the Fountain of Love
Artist unidentified, “Miniature Pin: Friendship the Fountain of Love”, United States, 1830, Wat…
Artist unidentified, “Miniature Pin: Friendship the Fountain of Love”, United States, 1830, Watercolor on ivory, 7/8 × 1 1/8 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Museum purchase through the Joseph Martinson Memorial Fund, Frances and Paul Martinson, 1981.12.31.
Record Details

Miniature Pin: Friendship the Fountain of Love

Date1830
Place/RegionUnited States
MediumWatercolor on ivory
Dimensions7/8 × 1 1/8"
Credit LineMuseum purchase through the Joseph Martinson Memorial Fund, Frances and Paul Martinson
Accession number1981.12.31
Description

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