Silhouette of gentleman in colonial dress, painted on convex glass with eglomise ring, original identification on back side, "Portrait of a Gentleman(?) by Mrs. Beetham / 27 Fleet St / …? 1787" There is a signature but illegible. Original label has scotch tape over the writing. Museum deaccessioned label "F12,293 Silhouette by Mrs. Beetham C1790 J.N.". Ebonized wooden frame is 5 3/4". Condition - portrait is excellent, frame has a very light bow.

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