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FRAME WITH MINIATURE OF DINA MERRILL

Creator(s): Unknown (Maker)

On view in: First Floor Library


About this object

The oval frame is carved with a border of roses and leaves in openwork. It has a small plaque at the top for a monogram. It has an easel back and has two small pieces of ivory for feet. It is set with a miniature of Dina Merrill. She is facing to the left in a bust length portrait. She wears a lacy dress and her hair is in a pageboy style.

Object name:
FRAME WITH MINIATURE OF DINA MERRILL
Made from:
Ivory
Made in:
USA
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
9.8 x 8.3 cm (3 7/8 x 3 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
36.38.1
Class:
IVORY
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973