Miniature painting of George E. Elliott, Sr., before 1817

painting

PAINTINGS
marad; paintings
before 1817
leather; silk; glass; paint; hair
overall (painting): 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.; overall (case, open): 3 x 5 in.

Painting; Miniature painting of George E. Elliott, Sr., before 1817; from the collection of George Elliott (1810-1862); miniature portrait painting of George E. Elliott, Sr.; painting uncovered, but placed in a metal frame; on other side of frame is a piece of glass, with the hair of George E. Elliott, Sr. and his wife, woven in a pattern behind it; entire piece is housed in a small case covered in red leather; case is oval in shape, hinged on one side, and has a small hook clasp to keep shut (looks as though there used to be a second one, but it has since broken off); interior of case is lined in silk and padded to protect the painting and hair art; under silk lining is a paper lining most likely made from previously used sheets of paper (writing is seen on them; also in case was a small sheet of paper on which was written information about the painting and George E. Elliott, Sr.; handwritten on front and back of paper "Miniature of George E./ Elliott Sr. (supposedly/ full blooded English)/ Great great Grandfather of/ Wesley Elliott Porter/ and Viola Elizabeth Porter/ Great Grandfather of Emma E./ Porter + Effie M. Elliott + cousins/ Grandfather of Benj. F Elliott/ + brothers + sisters/ Father of George Elliott/ Husband of Elizabeth Freeman,/ who was born in America/ of American mother and/ English father, and who after-/ ward married a Hill (Grand-/ mother Hill as i have heard/ her called)/ It is said this was painted/ in England [ "in England" has been crossed out ] by a famous/ artist of his time, who, it is/ said painted for the royalty./ Also said to have cost $100.00/ Hair - his + his wife's interwoven."

2007.12.5