FRAME WITH TWO MINIATURES
On view in: First Floor Library
About this object
The bone frame is engraved with a formal design which is partly darkened. The deisgn is a series of ovals connected with bowknots. At each corner is set a small piece of mother of pearl. The frame encloses a piece of wood set in which are two miniatures in gilt metal frames. Between them is a spray of flowers carved in bone. Both miniatures are bust sized and depict a man and his wife, facing each other. The man is on the right side and wears a grey wig, white stock and blue coat. The woman is on the left side and has grey hair, a white cap with blue ribbons and a blue dress.
- Object name:
- FRAME WITH TWO MINIATURES
- Made from:
- Ivory -- miniatures -- wood -- bone
- Made in:
- Place made unknown
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 20.3 × 30.8 cm (8 × 12 1/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 36.118
- Class:
- IVORY
- Signature marks:
- SIGNATURE B
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973