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NEW MARKET, VA WATERCOLOR DOUBLE PORTRAIT OF BENJ

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NEW MARKET, VA WATERCOLOR DOUBLE PORTRAIT OF BENJAMIN AND MARGARET STRICKLER, executed on two copy book pages, depicting the couple dressed in black and seated at a table, he holding a small scroll and she holding a small book, the setting framed in a green drape with tassels, name inked in border above each sitter. First half 19th century. 8" x 10" overall
Reference: Property of a New Market gentleman.Descended in the Strickler family
Note: Benjamin Strickler (1799-1856) was born at Sapling Hill, Shenandoah Co., VA to David Strickler and Elizabeth Grove. Margaret Zirkle (1802-1876) was born at New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA to Lewis Zirkle and Nancy Caldwell. They were wed in 1822 and raised nine children at their home on Smith Creek, just east of New Market. This portrait was very possibly executed to commemorate their wedding

Very good condition, small section of later mat still adhered at lower right corner, two small spots of rubbing to lower left edge, several very small losses/tears to border, edges probably trimmed slightly

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