18th Century Portrait Miniature Memento of a Handsome Young Man C.1780

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18th Century Portrait Miniature Memento of a Handsome Young Man c.1780

This painting is housed in a frame that appears … more 18th Century Portrait Miniature Memento of a Handsome Young Man c.1780

This painting is housed in a frame that appears to have a red leather mat.

The backside of the frame has a small opening showing elaborately woven hair behind a bronze cut monogram.

Various family history notes surround the backside of the frame.

Portrait dimensions 1.75" wide x 2" high. The frame measures 5" x 6.5".

Good antique condition. The frame shows some distressed wear from the ages, such as a chip here and there. (see pics). less