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Historically Significant Portrait of Anna Elizabeth Dickinson Aged 12

Offered by: David A. Schorsch - Eileen M. Smiles Fine Americana

Description
Historically significant folk portrait of Anna Elizabeth Dickinson Aged 12
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1854

This remarkable portrait depicts a noted historical figure as a child: Anna Elizabeth Dickinson (1842-1932), was the daughter of John and Mary Dickinson, Philadelphia Quakers and devout abolitionists. After attending the Westtown School, Anna Elizabeth Dickinson devoted her life to the abolition of slavery and women’s suffrage, becoming a famous author, orator, lecturer, and educator. She became the first woman to speak before the United States Congress

More Information

Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Oil on canvas.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1854.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art
Incollect Reference #:	105967

Dimensions

W.	36.75 in;	H.	44.5 in;
W.	93.35 cm;	H.	113.03 cm;

Message from Seller:

David A. Schorsch and Eileen M. Smiles American Antiques is one of the world’s leading dealers and authorities in the field of American antiques and folk art, specializing in weathervanes, folk paintings, folk sculpture, formal and country furniture and Shaker design.

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