Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
His coral beaded necklace is worn as a charm against evil spirits.
The silhouette is cut out and has been gilded. What makes it personal though is the little lock of white hair enclosed with the profile together with the inscription ‘A lock of Charles Shipley’s Hair Cut off July, 14th 1824’.
Set in a period Hogarth frame with a verre églomisé mount. Fine condition.
Framed Size: 180 x 159mm (7 x 6¼")
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Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Small portraiture of character & historical interest
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Cut Silhouette of a Child with Hair Token, 1824