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Miniature of a Sea Captain
Attributed to Isaac Sheffield
Photo by Gavin Ashworth
Miniature of a Sea Captain
Miniature of a Sea Captain
Attributed to Isaac Sheffield
Photo by Gavin Ashworth
Miniature of a Sea Captain Attributed to Isaac Sheffield Photo by Gavin Ashworth
Record Details

Miniature of a Sea Captain

Artist ((1798–1845))
Probably createdNew London, Connecticut, United States
Date1835–1840
MediumWatercolor and metallic gold paint on ivory in metal locket
Dimensions2 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 1/8 " (7.3 x 4.8 x 0.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Lillian and Jerry Grossman in memory of Joyce Hill
Accession number1989.5.1
ClassificationJewelry
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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