(Charleston, South Carolina,˜ Hetty 1773-1776; Henry 1743-1812)Young woman in blue dress, mounted in gold locket, watercolor on ivory, 1-1/8 in x 7/8 in.Note: Literature:˜South Carolina Portraits, The Society of Colonial Dames, Columbia, South Carolina, p.433At one time this was thought to have been a portrait of˜Esther Deleisseline, painted by Henry Benbridge. However, this work and several others experienced re-attribution to Hetty Benbridge (wife of Henry) who was herself an accomplished painter. This reclassification was based on style and her appreciation for the work of Charles Wilson Peale, from whom she drew inspiration.Also see:˜Henry Benbridge Charleston Portrait Painter, Gibbes Museum, Charleston, South Carolina, 1999-2000?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn., Provenance: Anna Margaret Missroon Capers to her daughter, Mrs. Allen (Thayer Capers) of Summerville, South Carolina. She was maried to Rear Admiral Allen who was associated with the Charleston Naval Shipyard until 1942. Then to her daughter. possible abrasion or loss in shoulder of dress