Portrait of Thomas Tucker (1812-1890)

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Portrait of Thomas Tucker (1812-1890)

c. 1838

Thomas E. Barratt (American (born England), born c. 1811, active United States 1833–1854)

This miniature was likely painted to commemorate the June 1838 marriage of Thomas Tucker to Mary Earp.

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Object Details

Title:

Portrait of Thomas Tucker (1812-1890)

Date:

c. 1838

Artist:

Thomas E. Barratt (American (born England), born c. 1811, active United States 1833–1854)

Medium:

Watercolor on ivory; engraved silver frame

Dimensions:

Including Top Loop: 2 15/16 × 2 1/4 inches (7.5 × 5.7 cm)

Classification:

Miniatures

Credit Line:

Gift of Anne Tucker Earp in memory of Louis B. Tucker, 1948

Accession Number:

1948-44-1

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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