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Attributed to Jasper P. Miles (1782–1849), “Woman Holding Book,” Possibly Ohio, c. 1840, Oil on…
Woman Holding Book
Attributed to Jasper P. Miles (1782–1849), “Woman Holding Book,” Possibly Ohio, c. 1840, Oil on…
Attributed to Jasper P. Miles (1782–1849), “Woman Holding Book,” Possibly Ohio, c. 1840, Oil on board, 9 × 7 1/2 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of the Harvey and Ruth Miller Charitable Fund, 2017.5.4. Photo by Adam Reich.
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Woman Holding Book

Artist ((1782–1849))
Possibly createdOhio, United States
Datec. 1840
MediumOil on board
Dimensions9 x 7 1/2 " (22.9 x 19.1 cm)
Frame: 14 3/4 x 12 1/2 " (37.5 x 31.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Harvey and Ruth Miller Charitable Fund
Accession number2017.5.4
ClassificationPaintings
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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