Charles J. Dodge (American, 1806–1886). <em>Mrs. Charles Dodge</em>, ca. 1830–40. Painted wood, 24 5/8 x 15 3/4 x 11 in. (62.5 x 40.0 x 27.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Dick S. Ramsay Fund, 60.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.36_view1_PS2.jpg)

Mrs. Charles Dodge

Artist:Charles J. Dodge

Medium: Painted wood

Dates:ca. 1830–40

Dimensions: 24 5/8 x 15 3/4 x 11 in. (62.5 x 40.0 x 27.9 cm)

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Accession Number: 60.36

Image: 60.36_view1_PS2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Bust portrait of a woman carved in high detail and painted off-white; facing frontally and glancing to the proper left; she has hanging earrings and elaborate hairstyle with several rolls on sides of head, hair wrapped around a large comb at top of head; figure wears robe around shoulders over dress with round neckline and square front with gathers; on a squared pedestal base. Condition: Good, few cracks in base; few scratches on woman's chest.

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