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Two plaster death masks of children, Boston, MA, circa

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Two plaster death masks of children, Boston, MA, circa

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Two plaster death masks of childrenBoston, MA, circa 1845The masks inscribed in pencil, "Frederick P. Phillips" and "Anna Jones Phillips," in wallpaper covered hat box, wrapped in The Daily Evening Transcript newsprint, Boston, December 12, 1840.L(s): 8 in. and 6 in.PROVENANCE:By direct descent in the Phillips family of Boston, Massachusetts and New England, from Anna Jones Dunn Phillips (1804-1882) to the present owner.

Condition

minor soiling , Anna's mask has small area of discoloration to cheek, chip to far right edge, and to center top, minor scuffs.

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Two plaster death masks of children, Boston, MA, circa

Name: Two plaster death masks of children, Boston, MA, circa
SKU: 92093170
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $400

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