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William Morris senior & Emma Shelton, later Mrs. William Morris senior

T Wheeler, 1824

Pair of portrait miniatures. Only known portrait of William Morris Senior (1797-1847) and the earliest known portrait of Emma Morris (nee Shelton) (1805- 1894), were painted two years before their marriage. Possibly painted by two different artists.

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Title of artwork, date

William Morris senior & Emma Shelton, later Mrs. William Morris senior, 1824

Date supported

1992

Medium and material

Watercolour on ivory

Grant

700

Total cost

2750

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