Carte de visite of woman in a dark dress with a pocketwatch
Description
Carte de visite of a woman in a dark dress with a pocketwatch, possibly Elizabeth Swinehart Osborn, mother of Sarah and Emma Osborn. Has tax stamp on reverse.
Portrait of James Buchanan Henry in oval frame. Elaborate oval frame with light colored dry brushing. Henry faces the viewer; has long mustache, side parted light brown hair, blue eyes. Family history indicates that this was a self portrait by Henry, whose art career was discouraged by his uncle James Buchanan (the 15th US President).