• Title
  [Captain James Cook - watercolour on ivory miniature in gold frame, 1800?]
• Call number
  DL Pa 24
  
• Level of description
  fonds
• Type of material
  Graphic Materials, Watercolours
• Reference code
  431489
• Physical Description
  Drawings - 1 watercolour on ivory miniature encased in oval shaped gold frame with glass front and red velvet backing. The portrait is held into the frame by three pins (one is missing). At the top centre of the frame are two metal loops, one smaller than the other, to suspend or hang frame. - 8.1 x 6.5 cm. (loop height 1.7 cm.)
  
• Scope and Content
  In this portrait, James Cook faces right, his hair is powdered or he has a grey wig, and wears a crimson coloured military coat.
• Access Conditions
  
  Access to this pictures collection via appointment only. Please submit your request through Ask a Librarian
• Copying Conditions
  Out of copyright:
  Please acknowledge:: Dixson Library, State Library of New South wales
• General note
  
  Digital order no:a128634
• Subject
  Cook, James, 1728-1779.
  
• Topic
  miniatures
  naval officers
  portraits
  

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