Mrs. Wilson's Sweetheart Herbert Wilson

Artist William H. Mumler (American, 1832 - 1884)

Dateca. 1870

DimensionsOverall: 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 inches (9.53 x 5.72 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2005.37.327

InscribedPhotographer's Credit Verso, Center Label Subject's name and information Verso Titled "America/ Spirit Mrs. Wilson's Sweetheart/ Mr W." On Mount

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DescriptionLabel verso: "No. 5/ Herbert Wilson,/Boston./MASS./ Spirit form of a young /lady to whom Mr. W. was/ engaged. She brings with her an anchor of flowers,--/emblem of hope, -- in the/ cross-bar of which is her / correct name. this picture/ is fully recognized and a/ bea(illegible)."

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