AMERICAN SCHOOL
Early 19th Century
Portrait of George Washington Drinkwater. Unsigned. Label verso handwritten "George Washington Drinkwater son of Elbridge and Sarah Loring Drinkwater born Aug 2, 1802 Drowned in Charleston Harbor, N.C.. August 15, 1825".
Reverse painting on glass, 4.5" x 3.5" sight. Framed 8.25" x 7.5".
Notes:
Genealogical records indicate Drinkwater was born in North Yarmouth, Maine, in 1802 but claim he died August 27, 1865 of consumption.

Not examined out of frame. Some losses to paint.

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