Painting: Framed under glass, charcoal enhanced photograph, laid down on cotton stretcher, Poor/Fair condition, water stained throughout, surface loss at corners, insect damage.
Painting conservation needs: Remove from frame, surface clean, reback with acid free materials, refit with spacer using UVF glass.
Frame: Poor/Fair, compo. loss throughout, 3" ornate gold.
Photographic Copy of a miniature portrait of "Susan Hayne Simons" of South Caroliina painted by Robert Fulton. This is a copy of the portrait which is said to be in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of New York.