Portrait of the Daughter(?) of Emilius Nicolai Scherr

American

ca. 1863

Not on view

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Title: Portrait of the Daughter(?) of Emilius Nicolai Scherr
Date: ca. 1863
Geography: United States
Culture: American
Medium: Watercolor (miniature)
Dimensions: Overall: 11 x 8.5cm (4 5/16 x 3 3/8in.)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Mildred Pierce, 1983
Object Number: Inst.1983.4.2
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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