Silhouettes of husband and wife, with eight children, said to represent the Von Baer family
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Title: Silhouettes of husband and wife, with eight children, said to represent the Von Baer family
Date: late 18th century
Culture: probably German
Medium: Glass, reverse-painted and gilt (verre églomisé); gilt wood frame
Dimensions: 18 1/2 x 13 1/8 in. (47 x 33.3 cm.)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Martin, 1938
Accession Number: 38.145.33
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