Fragment of very significant colored drawing by Sussel-Washington artist of colonial lady on horseback, titled "Laydy Washingdon" at bottom. Muted colors of red and brown. Only the center portion with right and bottom sides remain.
Sussel Washington Artist, active 1760-1785. Lancaster or Berks County
Remnant of original is pasted onto highly acidic brown Kraft paper. About half remains, with strong damage with loss of top and left sections. Extensive silverfish damage with holes and very ragged edges along left side. Additional surface/paint loss on horse's neck and chest. Darkened from acid and age. Blotchy stains overall. Taped at top to matboard with hinged window mat.
Object ID
2017.999.14
Notes
Appraisal done by Pastor Fred Weiser on 2 Sept 1988. He states value of whole would be at least $35,000. Marked fraktur #17 during this event.
Armetale metal mug that curves in from lip and expands below. At bottom, there's a neck before a ridge base again expands to 3.75 inches. On the right front there's a curved handle. 2-inch round seal on front: "1776-1976" above the state of PA with a Liberty Bell and an atom impressed on it. Below is "Pennsylvania Bicentennial" with a keystone between the words. "RWP " seal stamped into back of handle at top. On cup stamped near lip: an oval seal and a "C" in a circle.Paper sticker on bottom: "MW 71.11"
