Bowater Vernon (1683-1735)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
1735
Materials
Enamel, gold, glass
Measurements
38 mm (Width); 54 mm (Length)34.9 g (Wt)
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Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire
NT 413871
Summary
Portrait, miniature, watercolour on ivory, Bowater Vernon (1683-1735). Inscribed on the back of the case is 'Obit. Nov.17th 1735 AEtus 52'. Bowater lived from 1683-1735 and was married twice. His first wife was Marthia Wheeler and his second was Jane Cornwallis. He is depicted wearing a pink velvet jacket, a white powdered wig and lace cravat. There is a larger version of this picture elsewhere in the house. Oval, mounted in gold.
Marks and inscriptions
Obit. Nov. 17th 1735 AEtus 52 (inscribed)