Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War
President Thomas Jefferson Framed Silhouette Portrait
c. 1820 first half of the 19th century, Decorative Framed Silhouette Portrait of Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States, Founding Father and Principal Author of the Declaration of Independence, Choice Very Fine.
This early American Framed Printed Silhouette Portrait of President Thomas Jefferson is in its original period black wooden frame which measures 5.75” x 7.75”. The central portrait image being 3.25” x 5.25” (by sight) within an oval black matting with gilt decorative highlights in each corner, with facsimile signature “Thos Jefferson” below. Dark and sharp profile silhouette of Jefferson shown facing left, with his name penciled below (not an autograph). Some of the black paint and gilding from the frame has worn off from light wear. Not examined outside of frame. The paper backing on the frames reverse is torn in places yet still intact. A handsome early image likeness of Jefferson, ready for display.