Thomas Seir Cummings (American, born England, 1804–1894). <em>Portrait of Elizabeth Stirling Foote</em>, 1832. Watercolor on ivory portrait in brass locket with glass lenses on both sides, Image (sight): 2 11/16 x 2 3/16 in. (6.8 x 5.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 16.687.1 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 16.687.1_PS1.jpg)

Portrait of Elizabeth Stirling Foote

Artist:Thomas Seir Cummings

Medium: Watercolor on ivory portrait in brass locket with glass lenses on both sides

Dates:1832

Dimensions: Image (sight): 2 11/16 x 2 3/16 in. (6.8 x 5.6 cm) Frame: 3 x 2 5/8 in. (7.6 x 6.7 cm) Frame (height with loop): 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm) Case: 4 3/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 in. (10.6 x 7.9 x 2.5 cm)

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Accession Number: 16.687.1

Image: 16.687.1_PS1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Locket has a small window on the verso (window is empty) and glass lens is dislodged, paper and fabric backing inside; companion piece 16.687.2. Miniature is housed in fitted red leather case with latch.

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