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Pair of Silhouette Portraits, Reportedly Henry and Elizabeth Ditman, attributed to Augustus Day, Philadelphia, c. 1820, the painted silhouettes flank a blue tissue paper ribbon, overall 7 x 8 in. Note: There is a street in Philadelphia named after Henry Ditman. Estimate $600-800 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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2019-11-03

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