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McVey, Jemima Oliver (age 15)

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Maker
McVey, Jemima Oliver (age 15)
Date made
1815
Origin
US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: Upper & lowercase 26 letters with old style s(f) in lowercase. Numbers 1-9. Large tulip cross band. All done in a centered rectangle. Large grapevine border all four sides, with an outer trefoil border.
Inscription
Done in 1815 / / Jemima. Oliver. Mc.Vey . in / the fifteenth of her age
Length Without Frame
10 1/2"
Width Without Frame
13"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#76.350
Owner
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, IN
Owner Private
Indianapolis Museum of Art