19C. Rhode Island Sea Captain Cory Wife Drawing
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Tiverton, Rhode Island
19th Century
Tiverton, Rhode Island pencil portrait drawing depicting Hannah Hicks Cory (1792-1852), the wife of sea Captain Joseph Hicks (1793-1850), with short curled hair, strong nose, and small lips.
Pencil, inkwash on paper,Sight 3 3/4" x 3 3/4".Frame 11 1/2" x 10 3/4"
With label marked "Hannah Hicks Cory, she married Joseph Cory. My Folks always said she had eyes like Aunt Hannah, this is the only reason I call it Aunt Hannah H. Cory. Ada Cory Borden Herrman, Thomas Hicks Bordeau's Daughter." on verso.
From the collection of a Newport, Rhode Island estate.
Condition
Toning, areas of foxing, frame with light surface wear, otherwise good condition.
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19C. Rhode Island Sea Captain Cory Wife Drawing
Estimate $200 - $600
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