#162

American Miniature Pastel "Woman in Sunbonnet"
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$350
sold
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Description
5" (13 cm.) x 4". Delicately drawn pastel profile of a woman with ringlet curls at the side of her face and the remainder of her hair captured in a neat white bonnet that ties under her chin in a generous bow. She is wearing a fitted-waist gown of the 1850 era with draped fichu and small brooch. Unsigned,framer"s label on reverse. Excellent condition. American,mid-19th century.