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Portrait of Mary Holmes

Object number2012.16.1

Datec. 1840

Mediumcanvas; wood; metal oil

Credit LineGift of Peter Wolfe

DescriptionFramed oil painting. Portrait of a Caucasian brunette female with brown eyes. Wearing reddish/brown dress with revealed shoulders. She is turned slightly to the left. Hair loops in front of ear, and curly hair tendrils down both sides of neck. Light brown background. Set in oval gold guilt frame, highly decorative.Dimensions37 x 32.5 in. (94 x 82.6 cm)
Historical NotesMary Skelton Holmes was born in 1815 and died in 1852. She was married to Dr. Shepley Ross Holmes, a prominent physician in the city of Pittsburgh who was also known for his ability to ride and train horses. Dr. Holmes was born in 1791 in Allegheny County and died of consumption in 1853. The couple are buried in Allegheny Cemetery.

Related person Mary Skelton Holmes (1815 - 1852)

Related person Dr. Shepley Ross Holmes (1791 - 1853)

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