Yes, do please. Debora
By all appearances, that's truly vintage, an unusual offering and in excellent condition. I think I'd just go ahead and contact the company....
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That's "Mary E." Debora
I think those are charming. Debora
"My parents went to Hawaii and all I got was ____?" Debora
"... wealthy Republican donor." If he were doing his job properly, it would have been from an American silver brand such as Tiffany's. Debora
"... Republican donor." Not exactly a wild and crazy bunch. (Well, crazy maybe.) Debora [ATTACH]
So here's something similar with Washington on silk. You might want to compare dimensions. Debora [ATTACH]
What good eyes you have! Then it must be mounted on blue backing. Is that what I see? Debora
Wealthy Republican donor. Served as U.S. Ambassador to Belgium from 1974-1976. Given Garrard, I'd suspect a farewell gift to staff, etc. Debora
Perhaps the graduation of a confirmation class? Debora
You can do some research into "yard long" photographs. Debora
Base from underneath? Yes, please. Debora
Are you sure yours is on cloth? That sharp fold would be a bit unusual if so. As would the number 196 printed in the upper left hand corner. Debora
A Google Images search identifies your image as after 'Washington Receiving the Salute at Trenton,' a painting by John Faed. c. 1899 so that's...
Think you may well be right. Debora
Way beyond any knowledge I have. A reliquary bust as noted above. Especially lovely (to modern eyes) because of her simplicity. I would think...
"500-15,000' is a helluva range! Debora
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