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Colonial Portraits
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Nathaniel Sparhawk Wealthy merchant Red velvet suit = money and power Background = Greek statues, columns, large estate
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Ann Tyng Landscape background Silk dress, bows, all point to wealth
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John Hancock Seated at desk Writing in ledger Engaged in trade Chair, suit and ledger demonstrate money, power
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Mercy Otis Warren Lace cap and decoration Gardening – a woman’s pursuit if she has time and money
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Mary and Elizabeth Royall Young sisters Wealth demonstrated by fabrics of dresses Children dressed as copies of adults
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Henry Pelham (Boy with Squirrel) Boy dressed in suit and jacket, like adult Sheen of mahogany Reflections in tabletop Water in glass These were all marks of strong artist
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Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Winslow Couple seated together almost modern faces Seem modest but fabric shows their wealth –Printed fabric –Lace –Mahogany table –Richness of man’s clothes
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The Copley Family
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Nicholas Boyalston Turkish robe and headgear Wealthy, something of a dandy
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The Artist in his Museum Revolutionary War hero Surgeon, wealthy Philadelphian Museum with collection of curiousities –Dinosaur bones –Skeletons –fossils
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Samuel Adams Somber background Adams is the focus His focus is where his finger points Massachusetts Bay Colony Charter
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John Winthrop Congregational minister Astronomer Shown with his telescope and record of his journey to observe stars and planets
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Paul Revere Silversmith, artisan In his shirtsleeves Holding his craft, tools on table Shirt is high-quality linen Table is mahogany An artisan who has a high social position
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A Guide to Men’s Clothing Long socks Britches Waistcoat Long Shirt
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A Guide to Women’s Clothing Mop Cap Or Bonnet Bodice Blouse Apron Skirt
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