possibly American, early 19th century, silk with painted faces, comprising: Moses Striking the Rock, in gilt wood frame, overall 14-1/2 x 11-1/2 x 1-1/2 in.; Lady with bird and feather, gilt wood frame, overall 14-1/2 x 11-1/2 x 1-3/8 in.
Provenance: Mrs. Howe of Bristol, RI; before 1941, acquired from Mrs. Howe by H. V. Weil of New York, NY; October 2, 1941, acquired by an anonymous collector; 1942, gift of an anonymous collector to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
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Mrs. Howe of Bristol, RI; before 1941, acquired from Mrs. Howe by H. V. Weil of New York, NY; October 2, 1941, acquired by an anonymous collector; 1942, gift of an anonymous collector to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
not examined out of frames; Moses example with some small vertical tears in upper left quadrant, frame with some slight chips to veneer; Lady with some shattering and tears to silk backing, notably to lower left quadrant, discoloration to face
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