Lot 1041
[Revolutionary War Soldier Silhouette Portrait]. Portrait of Capt. John Patterson (identified on verso) on 4½" x 3" thin, dark brown paper. The artist's initials "W.D.P."are penned at the base of the silhouette, as is the letter "P" and part of another letter (Philadelphia?). The silhouette was made by having the subject sit in profile with his image projected by light against a blank paper screen. The artist would then draw in the outline and fill in with black ink. Captain Patterson most likely belonged to one of the Pennsylvania regiments because the name John Patterson appears in the Bucks County record of veterans of the Revolutionary War. Further research is warranted.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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