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Miniature of Lily Elsie

Painting
early 20th century (painted)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Miniature portrait of Lily Elsie, early 20th c.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMiniature of Lily Elsie (generic title)
Materials and techniques
paint on paper, glass, leather, metal, velvet
Brief description
Miniature portrait of Lily Elsie, early 20th c.
Physical description
Colour painted miniature portrait of Lily Elsie wearing a fur hat and coat and pearls. The oval shaped portrait is mounted in an oval frame backed with velvet. The frame is kept in a small leather bound and silk lined travelling case with and inbuilt desk stand and has been made specifically for transporting the miniature whilst still allowing for the case to be opened to display the portrait.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.5cm
  • Width: 11cm
  • Including case height: 18.8cm
  • Including case width: 16.5cm
Subject depicted
Summary
Miniature portrait of Lily Elsie, early 20th c.
Collection
Accession number
S.730-1983

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Record createdFebruary 18, 2010
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