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Shrewsbury River, New Jersey
1859
S-229
Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: John Frederick Kensett

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Cameo (fragment) in envelope

Cameo (fragment) in envelope
Object name 
Cameo (fragment) in envelope
Date 
1810-1840
Medium 
Shell
Dimensions 
Overall: 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 2 in. ( 1 x 4.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description 
Partial oval unmounted shell cameo depicting a male side view bust in Renaissance costume.
Credit Line 
Anonymous gift
Object Number 
1940.369
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.