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Pair of Oil Wedding Portraits of Manuel and Rachel Josephson

Pair of oil on canvas wedding portraits of Manuel Josephson (1729-1796) and Rachel Josephson (1732-1797), painted in oval format (29 x 24 1/2 in. or 73.7 x 61.6 cm each). Attributed to Lawrence Kilburn (American, 1720-1775). Painted circa 1760 in New York, New York. The portraits were originally owned by Dr. I. Minnis Hays of Philadelphia and were featured in Hannah R. London's 1926 book, "Portraits of Jews." Currently on long-term loan to the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia.

Associated People/Businesses

Josephson, Rachel
Josephson, Manuel
Kilburn, Lawrence
Josephson, Manuel / Josephson, Rachel

Geography

New York City

Subjects

Portrait painting, American

Physical Location

LIBRA, Kaplan Painting 1, 31198076196893