LOCKET WITH TWO MINIATURES
Creator(s): Hauptmann (Miniaturist)
Currently in storage
About this object
On the front of the locket is a half length figure of a black haired woman. She is wearing an elaborate lace cap with a big bow on the front and ties under her chin. She wears a brown dress with a lace shawl or collar over it. The lace is sheer and has a border of flowers and leaves. She faces to the right. On the reverse is a ruddy faced man dressed in a dark blue coat with gold buttons, a high collar and a white jabot. He wears a red rosette from which is suspended a gold oval (a watch?) on the left of his chest. He faces to the right.
- Object name:
- LOCKET WITH TWO MINIATURES
- Made from:
- Watercolor on ivory -- copper
- Made in:
- England
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 6.2 × 4.9 cm (2 7/16 × 1 15/16 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 53.36
- Class:
- MINIATURE
- Signature marks:
- SIGNATURE left: Hauptmann Pinxit
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973