Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Drawing |
Object ID # |
2015.31.2 |
Other Name |
Reward of Merit |
Title |
Small drawing for Susanna Moyer, late 18th century |
Place of Origin |
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Year Range from |
1775 |
Year Range to |
1800 |
Material |
Laid paper, watercolor, ink |
Dimensions |
H-2.75 W-2 inches |
Description |
Small drawing, probably a reward of merit, for Sussanna Maeyer [Susanna Moyer] (her name written along the side), late 18th century. Colors: red, blue, yellow, black; illegible writing in bottom right-hand corner (possibly a date); multi-colored flower, with three blooms, growing out of a heart. |
Provenance |
Bears resemblance to the work of Henry Brachtheiser (1762-1788). Purchased by the donor at the auction of Mrs. Mabel Frederick, corner of Valley Forge Rd. & Main St., Lansdale, Pa, Nov. 13, 1974. |
Source |
Gift of Sandra M. Highouse |
People |
Brachtheiser, Henry, 1762-1788 |
Collection |
Fraktur |