Attributed to Joel Parks, dated 1832

In the original gilt-stenciled black painted split baluster frame.

in the original black painted and gilt stenciled split baluster frame; relined, re-stretched, cleaned, small in-paint in face; the back of the canvas, prior to lining, is inscribed "Olive Burr born November 25, 1782, painted by Joel Parks, January 3, 1832."
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