**SOLD** M211 Exceptional 18th century identified Pennsylvania framed hollow-cut silhouettes of a woman and a man facing each other against a black background. The name “Hugh Wilson” is written in pencil below the man. The birds eye maple frame with gold gild accents and an early ring intact on top for hanging purposes all appear to be original. In this type of silhouette, the profile was cut out and discarded. The remaining surrounding paper was then placed against black paper or silk fabric to prominently reveal the wonderful profile. Circa 1790 – 1810.
Framed measurements: 7 5/8” wide x 1” thick x 6 3/8” tall.
NOTE: Records indicate: “Hugh Wilson, born October 21, 1761, in Allen township, died on his farm near Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1845. Private Hugh Wilson (1761–1845) served with 4th Battalion, Northampton County Militia, Pennsylvania Militia during the American Revolution. After the war, he moved to Buffalo Valley where he kept a store in Lewisburg. He married Catherine Irvine (February 7, 1790), daughter of Captain William Irvine, who was a cousin of General William Irvine of the Revolution.”
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