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Colonial Portraits. Nathaniel Sparhawk Wealthy merchant Red velvet suit = money and power Background = Greek statues, columns, large estate.

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1 Colonial Portraits

2 Nathaniel Sparhawk Wealthy merchant Red velvet suit = money and power Background = Greek statues, columns, large estate

3 Ann Tyng Landscape background Silk dress, bows, all point to wealth

4 John Hancock Seated at desk Writing in ledger Engaged in trade Chair, suit and ledger demonstrate money, power

5 Mercy Otis Warren Lace cap and decoration Gardening – a woman’s pursuit if she has time and money

6 Mary and Elizabeth Royall Young sisters Wealth demonstrated by fabrics of dresses Children dressed as copies of adults

7 Henry Pelham (Boy with Squirrel) Boy dressed in suit and jacket, like adult Sheen of mahogany Reflections in tabletop Water in glass These were all marks of strong artist

8 Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Winslow Couple seated together almost modern faces Seem modest but fabric shows their wealth –Printed fabric –Lace –Mahogany table –Richness of man’s clothes

9 The Copley Family

10 Nicholas Boyalston Turkish robe and headgear Wealthy, something of a dandy

11 The Artist in his Museum Revolutionary War hero Surgeon, wealthy Philadelphian Museum with collection of curiousities –Dinosaur bones –Skeletons –fossils

12 Samuel Adams Somber background Adams is the focus His focus is where his finger points  Massachusetts Bay Colony Charter

13 John Winthrop Congregational minister Astronomer Shown with his telescope and record of his journey to observe stars and planets

14 Paul Revere Silversmith, artisan In his shirtsleeves Holding his craft, tools on table Shirt is high-quality linen Table is mahogany An artisan who has a high social position

15 A Guide to Men’s Clothing Long socks Britches Waistcoat Long Shirt

16 A Guide to Women’s Clothing Mop Cap Or Bonnet Bodice Blouse Apron Skirt


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