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Silhouette

Title:
Silhouette of Gen. Michael McClary
Object Name:
Silhouette
Creator:
Unknown
Date:
19thcentury
Material:
Paper, glass
Dimensions:
H-4.75 L-21 Dia-7 inches
Description:
Framed silhouette of Gen. Michael McClary. Silhouette is within a black oval frame with gold trim. The black frame is actually painted glass. All of this is within a rectangular black wood frame with gold trim. Under the oval is his name written in gold script. On the back of the frame is a description of Michael McClary's Life with his dates, ranks, and various roles within the N.H. community.
Provenance:
Provenance unknonw, found in collection.

Michael McClary was born December 26, 1752 and died in March 27, 1824. He fought during the American Revolution, serving under Gen. Stark. He later became one of the original members of the New Hampshire Society of the Cincinnati.
Subjects:
Silhouettes
Place of Origin:
United States
Collection Name:
American Independence Museum
Item Number:
1988.013
Accession Number:
1988.013
Type of Material:
Objects
Copyright Statement:
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Participating Organization:
American Independence Museum
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